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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. At the end of Chapter 12, what is Peter doing when the special officer arrives?
(a) Waiting for money.
(b) Combing his hair.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Waiting for a taxi.

2. In Chapter 9, Peter and Scott become lost on the mountain. How do they treat each other?
(a) They treat each other kindly.
(b) They have a fist fight.
(c) They become irritated with each other.
(d) They become closer.

3. What is Peter's response to his host's offer?
(a) He offers his host something in exchange.
(b) He accepts.
(c) He declines.
(d) He cries.

4. What are Peter and Cooper woken up by in the morning at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Nurses changing shifts.
(b) Children arriving.
(c) Fire alarms.
(d) A singing choir.

5. In Chapter 4, who comes to see Peter off on his journey?
(a) His wife.
(b) His child.
(c) His students.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, who stops to help Peter and Cooper?

2. What is Peter's first reaction upon encountering the challenge in Chapter 5?

3. What injury does Cooper receive during the attack in Chapter 3?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Peter's life while in college.

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

5. In Chapter 9, Peter meets a woman at a diner. Describe their interaction.

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

9. 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.

10. In Chapter 5, what is Peter's impression of West Virgina? What is he shocked to find?

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