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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. The group faced what type of storm while riding through Louisiana?

2. Which of the following was not immediately noticeable when Conway approached the town?

3. What adjective can be used to describe the pace of the work day at Turtle Island?

4. What type of animal had Conway always longed to have?

5. Gilbert says that many of Conway's dreams are now ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Chief Johnson? Why was he important to the Conway family?

2. Which author is quoted in the book regarding Conway's belief that men must always move forward?

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

4. Examine the concept and rules of Camp Sequoyah.

5. Why does Conway become disenchanted with his work at Turtle Island?

6. Conway makes reference to Walt Whitman regarding nature. What is the quote and what does it mean?

7. What happened to cause the relationship to end?

8. Discuss the formation of the Long Riders. Where did the group go?

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

10. Discuss the family life of the Chief.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conway spent time during college learning how to better cope with the weather in addition to sharpening his hunting skills. What do you think prompted Conway to do these things? Why would Conway need to sharpen these skills if he had already spent so much time in the outdoors? Do you think something had changed? What animals and terrain would Conway typically face on a routine basis? Are any of the animals unusual or exotic? What is the weather in that area of the state? Explain the seasons. How might the conditions be different if Conway had been in a low lying area? How has the area changed since the founding of Turtle Island Preserve?

Essay Topic 2

Donna and Patience both noted that as Conway got older he began to exhibit more and more behaviors he despised in his father. What were the behaviors? Were the behaviors negative or were they displeasing to Conway alone? How would you feel about those behaviors? Which, if any, would bother you the most? What were the main complaints of Donna and Patience? How do you think Conway would have reacted if the women had pointed out Conway's actions? Do you think he would recognize those attitudes and actions or would he, as Patience said, be ready to put a gun to his head? Do you think it is common for children to grow up to exhibit the same behaviors as their children even if the children hated the attitudes and actions of the parents? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Conway openly admits to putting on an act of the wild mountain man to get attention. Do you think this behavior tarnishes Conway's reputation? Explain. Also explain how Conway tends to respond to those people. Write out a scenario in which Conway is confronted, negatively and/or positively regarding his unusual behavior.

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