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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 4, who comes to see Peter off on his journey?
(a) His child.
(b) His wife.
(c) His students.
(d) His family.

3. Why do people come to see Peter before he leaves Washington, DC?
(a) To wish him well.
(b) To beg him to stay.
(c) To travel with him.
(d) To tell him the trip is silly.

4. Where does Peter decide to travel?
(a) Peter will travel to Alaska.
(b) Peter will travel from Maine to California.
(c) Peter will travel from New York to Washington, D.C. and then to Louisiana
(d) Peter will travel to Canada.

5. Who joins Peter on his trip?
(a) His dog.
(b) No one. He travels alone.
(c) His childhood friend.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who helps Peter with Cooper?

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

3. When does Peter reach Washington, DC?

4. What is the book A Walk Across America about?

5. On what date do Peter and Cooper arrive at their first city destination?

(see the answer key)

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