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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What historic event do we learn that Peter attended during his college years?
(a) The Tianamen Square protests.
(b) Lollapalooza.
(c) Woodstock.
(d) Vietnam.

2. In Chapter 8, Peter and Cooper find a place to stay. Where is it?
(a) A school house.
(b) A firehouse.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A church.

3. How is Peter feeling about his journey at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) He thinks the journey is a bad idea.
(b) He decides to postpone his trip.
(c) He feels nervous and questions his trip.
(d) He feels like nothing can go wrong. He is excited.

4. Who joins Peter and Cooper on their journey in Chapter 9?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His father.

5. Why does Peter feel depressed in Chapter 9?
(a) He is out of money.
(b) He feels like a failure.
(c) His father died.
(d) The holidays are approaching.

6. What does the special officer think Peter's profession is?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A writer.
(c) A therapist.
(d) A drug dealer.

7. Why does Peter's family member decide to join him?
(a) Peter is bored.
(b) It is the holidays.
(c) Peter emails the person.
(d) Peter runs out of money.

8. In Chapter 7, what does Peter promise his host before leaving?
(a) That he will name his first child after him.
(b) That he will dedicate his book to him.
(c) That he will return to see him again.
(d) That he will pay his rent.

9. How does Peter react to offer of a free meal?
(a) Angry.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Sad.
(d) Surprised.

10. What sub-culture do people think Peter is a member of?
(a) Alternative culture.
(b) Jazz culture.
(c) Beatnik culture.
(d) Hippie culture.

11. In Chapter 5, the author begins to see signs. What are the signs for?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Rest stops.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) 100 miles to North Carolina.

12. What is the weather like at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Raining.
(b) Cold.
(c) Hot.
(d) Humid.

13. In Chapter 4, Peter visits a location which provides him materials for him trip. What does the place provide him with?
(a) Food.
(b) Books.
(c) A tent.
(d) A camera.

14. At the start of Chapter 9, where is Peter headed?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Florida.
(d) Georgia.

15. In Chapter 12, why does Peter call his parents?
(a) To ask for money.
(b) To ask for more clothes.
(c) To disown them.
(d) To tell them he loves them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does the officer claim Peter is equal to?

2. How long do Peter and Cooper stay with Homer?

3. What is Peter shocked to NOT find in West Virginia?

4. What is Peter's first reaction upon encountering the challenge in Chapter 5?

5. In Chapter 12, where does Peter stay after leaving the sheriff's house?

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