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

2. In Chapter 4, Peter visits a location which provides him materials for him trip. What does the place provide him with?
(a) Food.
(b) A camera.
(c) A tent.
(d) Books.

3. What exciting event occurs at the start of Chapter 7?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Peter's host threatens to kill him.
(c) An avalanche.
(d) Peter awakes and finds himself all alone.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, who saves Peter, Scott, and Cooper from the attack?

2. What is the book A Walk Across America about?

3. What historic event do we learn that Peter attended during his college years?

4. What makes Peter's travel difficult in Chapter 9?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Peter and Cooper's first involvement with a helpful American in Chapter 3.

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

3. What political events are occurring at the time of this book. How does this influence Peter's journey?

4. In Chapter 1, how does Peter feel about America? What does he decide to do? Why does he change his mind?

5. What is Peter convinced he will find out on his journey?

6. How does Peter attempt to fulfill himself prior to starting his journey?

7. What is Peter's experience in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

8. Describe Peter and Scott's journey in Chapters 9 and 10.

9. Describe Cooper and how he came to live with Peter.

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

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