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

2. What horrible event occurs to Cooper in Chapter 3?
(a) He dies.
(b) He is attacked by an animal.
(c) He returns home.
(d) He runs away.

3. What is the name of the person that helps Peter and Cooper?
(a) Linda.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter never learns the person's name.
(d) George.

4. What does Peter decide to do at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) He goes to jail.
(b) He decides to stay another week.
(c) He collects his money and leaves.
(d) He buys a home in town.

5. At the end of Chapter 5, Peter travels to a country store in what state?
(a) Vermont.
(b) Florida.
(c) California.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Along the way, Cooper and Peter stop at a country store to buy a feast. Who joins them?

2. When does Peter reach Washington, DC?

3. Why do people come to see Peter before he leaves Washington, DC?

4. Why is Peter surprised when he meets Homer?

5. In Chapter 4, a local establishment provides Peter with items for him to carry on his trip. How many items do they provide him with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Peter helped in Chapter 5?

2. Describe Homer and his home.

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

4. Peter meets many people on his trip. Sometimes people react to Peter in a bad way. Describe people's reactions to Peter and why they feel that way. Cite an example from Chapters 1-4.

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

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

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

8. Describe Peter's life while in college.

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

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

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