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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Peter shocked to NOT find in West Virginia?
(a) His family.
(b) Five-star hotels.
(c) Running water.
(d) Hillbillies and shacks.

4. In Chapter 5, how does the person that stops help Peter and Cooper?
(a) He gives them food and directions.
(b) He calls his parents.
(c) He gives them a ride.
(d) He gives them money.

5. In Chapter 7, what does Peter's host offer him?
(a) To take over his property.
(b) A new car.
(c) Some clean clothes.
(d) A hundred dollars.

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

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

8. In Chapter 10, a group of animals attack Peter, Scott, and Cooper. What type of animals are they?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Mountain Lions.
(d) Bears.

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

10. At the end of Chapter 12, how does Peter feel people perceive him?
(a) As a loveable guy.
(b) As a mean spirited person.
(c) As a drug dealing hippie.
(d) As a cranky old man.

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

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

13. In Chapter 8, Peter and Cooper find a place to stay. Where is it?
(a) A church.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A school house.
(d) A firehouse.

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

15. What is Peter's first reaction upon encountering the challenge in Chapter 5?
(a) To cry.
(b) To call home.
(c) To keep going.
(d) To give up.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Peter wear that is controversial?

4. In Chapter 4, Peter visits a location which provides him materials for him trip. What does the place provide him with?

5. Why does Peter's family member decide to join him?

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