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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What world event is occurring during the book?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) The Gulf War.
(d) The Cold War.

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

3. How long do Peter and Cooper stay with Homer?
(a) A month.
(b) A year.
(c) A few nights.
(d) Twenty days.

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

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

6. What historic event do we learn that Peter attended during his college years?
(a) Lollapalooza.
(b) Woodstock.
(c) The Tianamen Square protests.
(d) Vietnam.

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

8. In Chapter 12, where does Peter stay after leaving the sheriff's house?
(a) In a camp outside of town.
(b) In a hostel.
(c) In his car.
(d) In a hotel.

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

10. In Chapter 7, what does Peter promise his host before leaving?
(a) That he will dedicate his book to him.
(b) That he will name his first child after him.
(c) That he will pay his rent.
(d) That he will return to see him again.

11. What problem does Peter have after leaving the sheriff's house?
(a) He cannot find work.
(b) He becomes ill.
(c) He loses his dog.
(d) He forgets his shoes.

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

13. Why does Peter's host make this offer?
(a) He thinks walking will take Peter too long.
(b) Peter's clothes were ruined in the avalanche.
(c) He wants Peter to eat.
(d) He feels he is old and going to die soon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What sub-culture do people think Peter is a member of?

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

5. In Chapter 8, Peter and Cooper find a place to stay. Where is it?

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