A Walk Across America Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Peter Jenkins (travel author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Walk Across America Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Peter Jenkins (travel author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How does Peter react to offer of a free meal?
(a) Sad.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Angry.
(d) Surprised.

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

3. Who is Cooper?
(a) Peter's roommate.
(b) Peter's brother.
(c) Peter's dog, a half Alaskan Malamute.
(d) Peter's wife.

4. How is Peter feeling about his journey at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) He feels nervous and questions his trip.
(b) He decides to postpone his trip.
(c) He feels like nothing can go wrong. He is excited.
(d) He thinks the journey is a bad idea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the special officer think Peter's profession is?

2. In Chapter 2, we learn Peter married while in College. Whom did he marry?

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

4. In Chapter 10, a group of animals attack Peter, Scott, and Cooper. What type of animals are they?

5. In Chapter 11, what happens to Peter when Scott leaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. Why is the country store at the start of Chapter 5 so important?

3. How is Peter helped in Chapter 5?

4. Describe Peter's interaction with the Special Bureau of Investigation officer in Chapter 12.

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

6. After Peter's interaction with the Special Bureau of Investigation officer what does he do?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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