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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. In Chapter 12, what does the officer claim Peter is equal to?
(a) "A lazy nigger."
(b) A good hearted Christian.
(c) The president.
(d) A nasty human.

2. In Chapter 12, where does Peter stay after leaving the sheriff's house?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) In his car.
(c) In a camp outside of town.
(d) In a hostel.

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

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

5. What world event is occurring during the book?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) The Cold War.
(d) The Gulf War.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Peter visits a place which will provide him equipment on his journey. What is this place?

2. Why does the sheriff ask Peter to leave?

3. What are Peter and Cooper woken up by in the morning at the end of Chapter 8?

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

5. Why does the lady at the diner give Peter a free meal?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Homer and his home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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