A Walk Across America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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 quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date do Peter and Cooper arrive at their first city destination?
(a) September 5, 1973
(b) February 15, 1975.
(c) October 30, 1973
(d) January 12, 1980.

2. What exciting event occurs at the start of Chapter 7?
(a) Peter's host threatens to kill him.
(b) Peter awakes and finds himself all alone.
(c) An avalanche.
(d) An earthquake.

3. In Chapter 2, we learn why Peter starts his journey. What is the reason?
(a) He wants to see if America is as bad as he believes.
(b) His parents ask him to move out.
(c) He loses his job.
(d) He is bored.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Homer travel to town?

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

3. What does Peter decide to do at the end of Chapter 12?

4. At the start of Chapter 5, where do Peter and Cooper heads toward?

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

(see the answer key)

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