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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, we learn Peter married while in College. Whom did he marry?
(a) His high-school sweetheart.
(b) A classmate.
(c) His roommate's sister.
(d) His roommate.

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

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

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

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

7. In Chapter 5, the author begins to see signs. What are the signs for?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) 100 miles to North Carolina.
(d) Rest stops.

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

9. How does Peter react to offer of a free meal?
(a) Sad.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Angry.

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

11. What event does the individual miss because he helps Peter and Cooper?
(a) An office meeting.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A lunch break.
(d) A birthday party.

12. Why does Peter's family member decide to join him?
(a) It is the holidays.
(b) Peter is bored.
(c) Peter runs out of money.
(d) Peter emails the person.

13. What is the book A Walk Across America about?
(a) A story of a woman who battles the elements across America.
(b) The reuniting of a family.
(c) The travels of a dog who ran away from home.
(d) A man's journey across America and what he learns.

14. How does the author keep track of his adventures without carrying a lot of materials?
(a) He calls his editor.
(b) He sends emails.
(c) He records notes in his laptop.
(d) He writes in code.

15. In Chapter 10, who saves Peter, Scott, and Cooper from the attack?
(a) The deputy.
(b) Cooper.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) Homer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Peter's host offer him?

2. What does Peter learn in Fontana Village, North Carolina?

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

4. How is Homer described?

5. In Chapter 10, a group of animals attack Peter, Scott, and Cooper. What type of animals are they?

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