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

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 - Hard

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does the individual miss because he helps Peter and Cooper?

2. Where are Peter and Cooper when Chapter 1 begins?

3. In Chapter 4, who comes to see Peter off on his journey?

4. Where does Peter decide to travel?

5. What does Peter learn in Fontana Village, North Carolina?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the country store at the start of Chapter 5 so important?

2. Peter meets many people on his trip. Sometimes people react to Peter in a bad way. Describe people's reactions to Peter and why they feel that way. Cite an example from Chapters 1-4.

3. Describe Peter's life growing up.

4. List some hardships that Peter faces in Chapter 5.

5. Describe Peter and Cooper's first involvement with a helpful American in Chapter 3.

6. Describe Peter's emotional state as he starts his journey at the end of Chapter 4.

7. Describe Homer and his home.

8. What holiday is approaching in Chapter 5? How do Peter and Cooper celebrate?

9. Describe the map that Peter provides in his book.

10. In Chapter 9, Peter meets a woman at a diner. Describe their interaction.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are numerous signs Peter searches for on his journey. What do you believe is the most important sign he receives and why? Do you believe that he missed any important signs that may have lead him in a different direction? Use examples from the book to help you with your argument.

Essay Topic 2

There are two cultural events occurring during Peter's journey, the Vietnam War and racial tension. Which event do you believe has the largest impact on Peter's journey and why? How would Peter's journey be different if this event was not happening? Use examples from the book to argue your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Through the course of his journey Peter meets many people. Describe the individual you believe impacts Peter in the most positive way. How do they change Peter for the better? Does Peter change that individual? What are the circumstances surrounding their meeting? Then describe the individual you believe impacts Peter in the most negative fashion. How do they change Peter for the worse? Does Peter change this individual? Support your opinion with examples from the text.

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