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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilbert refers to Conway as being a type of a(n) ________________.

2. Conway believes it is important to know what _____________ smells do to your senses.

3. Which of the following was not mentioned as something that had been damaged by the storm?

4. In what state did the storm occur?

5. Which horse had a rock stuck in his hoof?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened between Eustace and Judson along the way?

2. Describe a typical day in the lives of the Long Riders.

3. What advice did Gilbert offer to Conway?

4. What is Conway's advice in regards to using one's senses?

5. What happened to cause the relationship to end?

6. Discuss the family life of the Chief.

7. Who was Hobo? What was his importance in Conway's life? What tragedy took place to end the relationship?

8. Conway thought he had finally found the woman of his dreams in Patience. Who was Patience?

9. Explain the conversation regarding the building of a snowman.

10. What was the reason behind denying Karen the opportunity to take over for her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a 1000 word essay on Turtle Island Preserve. Include the site's history and information on Conway but focus mainly on the statistics of the site, the programs offered there, its success rate, etc. What are Conway's goals? Have those goals been changed, met or exceeded? Where do you think Turtle Preserve will be 5 -10 years from now? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Choose at least two other inspirational speakers and/or activists. Compare and contrast them with Conway. What are the major differences? What are the most obvious similarities? What are the main messages? Which is the most effective? Are the messages legitimate? How can you tell? Which do you find the most motivational and inspirational? How do you feel after learning about the message? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Conway have such a difficult time keeping staff at Turtle Island preserve? Do you agree that the staff issue would have been much better if the workers were less focused on their own feelings and needs? How did Conway react when he discovered that the staff had let Turtle Preserve become shabby and uncared for while he was away? How did he deal with the staff? What could be done? What did Conway do? What would you do under the same circumstances? Explain.

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