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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who challenges Peter to start his journey?
(a) His wife.
(b) His friend.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

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

3. When does Peter reach Washington, DC?
(a) Two days after he starts.
(b) Never.
(c) Ten days later than expected.
(d) Sixteen days after he starts.

4. What type of weather did Peter and Cooper encounter while traveling through Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina?
(a) Early Fall.
(b) Harsh winter.
(c) Warm summer.
(d) Breezy Spring.

5. In Chapter 4, Peter visits a place which will provide him equipment on his journey. What is this place?
(a) A bookstore.
(b) A grocery store.
(c) National Geographic.
(d) A camping store.

6. How often does Homer travel to town?
(a) Every day.
(b) Once every few months.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Once a week.

7. Why is Peter surprised when he meets Homer?
(a) She is thirteen years old.
(b) He is an old man.
(c) She is an old woman.
(d) He is missing an arm.

8. What date does Peter start his journey?
(a) July, 1973.
(b) March, 1973.
(c) October, 1973.
(d) February, 1973.

9. What type of person is Homer?
(a) Angry.
(b) Happy.
(c) Kind and gentle.
(d) Popular.

10. At the end of Chapter 5, Peter travels to a country store in what state?
(a) Florida.
(b) Vermont.
(c) Virginia.
(d) California.

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

12. What are Peter and Cooper woken up by in the morning at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Children arriving.
(b) Nurses changing shifts.
(c) A singing choir.
(d) Fire alarms.

13. What is the name of the person that helps Peter and Cooper?
(a) George.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter never learns the person's name.
(d) Linda.

14. Where are Peter and Cooper when Chapter 1 begins?
(a) In Peter's home in front of a fire.
(b) On top of a moutain.
(c) In a country store explaining their journey.
(d) At the ocean.

15. In Chapter 2, what do Peter and Cooper do to prepare for their journey?
(a) Peter and Cooper train very hard.
(b) Peter cashes out his savings account.
(c) Peter gets a haircut.
(d) Peter watches the Discovery Channel for survival techniques.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 12, how long does Peter wait to call his parents?

3. While walking through the mountains Peter realizes something. What does he realize?

4. In Chapter 9, Peter and Scott become lost on the mountain. How do they treat each other?

5. What is Peter's first reaction upon encountering the challenge in Chapter 5?

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