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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 12, why does Peter call his parents?
(a) To disown them.
(b) To ask for more clothes.
(c) To tell them he loves them.
(d) To ask for money.

3. 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 grocery store.
(d) A camping store.

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

5. What makes Peter's travel difficult in Chapter 9?
(a) The heat.
(b) The tornados.
(c) The snow.
(d) The rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What date does Peter start his journey?

2. Where does Peter decide to travel?

3. What event does the individual miss because he helps Peter and Cooper?

4. At the start of Chapter 5, where do Peter and Cooper heads toward?

5. In Chapter 2, what do Peter and Cooper do to prepare for their journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why does Peter decide walking in the mountains is pointless?

2. In Chapter 11, Peter falls ill. Describe the days he was ill.

3. Describe Peter's life while in college.

4. Describe Peter's method for writing on his trip. How does Peter manage to not carry lots of writing supplies?

5. Describe the map that Peter provides in his book.

6. List some hardships that Peter faces in Chapter 5.

7. How does Peter feel as the holidays approach in Chapter 9? How does he deal with these emotions?

8. In Chapter 7 Homer makes Peter an offer. What is the offer and what is Peter's reaction? Why does Peter react this way?

9. What holiday is approaching in Chapter 5? How do Peter and Cooper celebrate?

10. In Chapter 4, what happens when Peter arrives in Washington, DC?

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