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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 does Peter want from Governor Wallace?

2. In Chapter 13, what must Peter do in order to live with the Oliver family?

3. What does the Oliver family do to send Peter off in Chapter 18?

4. Who attends the celebration at the end of Chapter 18?

5. How long after Cooper dies does Peter leave the Farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 22 there is a terrible accident. Describe this event.

2. What happens to Peter in the country store in Chapter 26?

3. How do the teachings of Stephen Gaskin influence Peter in a positive way?

4. In Chapter 13, Peter meets a sheriff. Describe their interaction.

5. What is Peter's impression of Stephen Gaskin?

6. What is Peter's job like while living in Murphy?

7. In Chapters 15 and 16, Peter finds himself isolated from the men at work. What causes this rift?

8. Describe Peter's church experience while living with the Oliver family in Chapter 13.

9. How does the act of nature that occurs in Chapter 17 pull together the town?

10. Describe Peter's relationship with Cooper.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter describes a dream he has before moving in with the Oliver family. Describe the dream Peter has. What is the significance of this dream? How does this dream come true?

Essay Topic 2

Generosity is something that Peter both experiences and practices while on his journey. Cite three examples of where acts of generosity occur in A Walk Across America. How do these acts change both the person who is acting generously and the person who is on the receiving end? Do you think that Peter began his journey as a generous person or did he learn to be generous through his journey? Explain your reasoning with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of religion and God in A Walk Across America. What role does it play in the book? Show where Peter encounters religion and how it helps him overcome obstacles. Do you think Peter set forth on his journey in order to find God? Why or why not?

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