A Walk Across America Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Peter Jenkins (travel author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Walk Across America Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Peter Jenkins (travel author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Peter shocked to NOT find in West Virginia?
(a) Hillbillies and shacks.
(b) Running water.
(c) Five-star hotels.
(d) His family.

3. In Chapter 7, what does Peter's host offer him?
(a) Some clean clothes.
(b) A new car.
(c) A hundred dollars.
(d) To take over his property.

4. What is the book A Walk Across America about?
(a) The travels of a dog who ran away from home.
(b) A story of a woman who battles the elements across America.
(c) A man's journey across America and what he learns.
(d) The reuniting of a family.

5. Why is Peter's climb in the mountains such a challenge?
(a) The mountain has no path.
(b) The weather and lack of nourishment.
(c) Peter broke his leg.
(d) The lack of sleep.

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

7. Why does Peter's host make this offer?
(a) He feels he is old and going to die soon.
(b) Peter's clothes were ruined in the avalanche.
(c) He wants Peter to eat.
(d) He thinks walking will take Peter too long.

8. At the start of Chapter 5, where do Peter and Cooper heads toward?
(a) The Appalachian Trail.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) Cananda.

9. In Chapter 5, how does the person that stops help Peter and Cooper?
(a) He calls his parents.
(b) He gives them money.
(c) He gives them food and directions.
(d) He gives them a ride.

10. In Chapter 12, what does the officer claim Peter is equal to?
(a) The president.
(b) A nasty human.
(c) "A lazy nigger."
(d) A good hearted Christian.

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

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

13. What event does the individual miss because he helps Peter and Cooper?
(a) A lunch break.
(b) A wedding.
(c) An office meeting.
(d) A birthday party.

14. Why does the lady at the diner give Peter a free meal?
(a) She thinks he is handsome.
(b) He asks for it.
(c) She wants him to know the same hospitality her brother felt.
(d) She pities him.

15. In Chapter 2, we learn Peter married while in College. Whom did he marry?
(a) His roommate's sister.
(b) A classmate.
(c) His high-school sweetheart.
(d) His roommate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what State do Peter and Cooper stay with the sheriff and his family?

2. What date does Peter start his journey?

3. In Chapter 7, What does Peter's host want to find out?

4. How does Peter react to offer of a free meal?

5. What does the officer threaten to do to Peter?

(see the answer keys)

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