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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Peter and Cooper when Chapter 8 begins?
(a) Back in Washington.
(b) In a shopping mall.
(c) Several towns away from Homer.
(d) In Homer's house.

2. What does Peter learn in Fontana Village, North Carolina?
(a) That his father is ill.
(b) That he is almost to Louisiana.
(c) That president Kennedy was assassinated.
(d) That people have been catching the flu and dying from it.

3. Homer is better then Peter at what?
(a) Writing books.
(b) Cooking dinner.
(c) Climbing moutains.
(d) Chopping trees.

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

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

6. Why is Peter's climb in the mountains such a challenge?
(a) The weather and lack of nourishment.
(b) Peter broke his leg.
(c) The mountain has no path.
(d) The lack of sleep.

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

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

9. While walking through the mountains Peter realizes something. What does he realize?
(a) That he left his wallet behind.
(b) That his journey is doomed for failure.
(c) That he won't discover America walking through the mountains. He needs to stick to the towns.
(d) That he should have carried more food.

10. Why does the sheriff ask Peter to leave?
(a) The sheriff's wife is allergic to dogs.
(b) Peter is rude to the sheriff's family.
(c) Peter steals from him.
(d) The townspeople threaten to fire the sheriff.

11. In what State do Peter and Cooper stay with the sheriff and his family?
(a) New York.
(b) Maine.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Louisianna.

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

13. Where did Peter grow up?
(a) On a lake.
(b) The city.
(c) A farm.
(d) The suburbs.

14. At the start of Chapter 5, where do Peter and Cooper heads toward?
(a) Cananda.
(b) New York.
(c) The Appalachian Trail.
(d) California.

15. Who joins Peter and Cooper on their journey in Chapter 9?
(a) His mother.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What horrible event occurs to Cooper in Chapter 3?

2. What is the name of the person that helps Peter and Cooper?

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

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

5. At the end of Chapter 12, what is Peter doing when the special officer arrives?

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