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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 sub-culture do people think Peter is a member of?
(a) Beatnik culture.
(b) Alternative culture.
(c) Jazz culture.
(d) Hippie culture.

2. In Chapter 10, who saves Peter, Scott, and Cooper from the attack?
(a) Cooper.
(b) Homer.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) The deputy.

3. On what date do Peter and Cooper arrive at their first city destination?
(a) September 5, 1973
(b) January 12, 1980.
(c) February 15, 1975.
(d) October 30, 1973

4. In Chapter 12, how long does Peter wait to call his parents?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) He does not call his parents.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What type of weather did Peter and Cooper encounter while traveling through Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina?

3. Why is Peter surprised when he meets Homer?

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

5. What type of person is Homer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Peter's life growing up.

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

8. How is Peter helped in Chapter 5?

9. Describe Peter's emotional state as he starts his journey at the end of Chapter 4.

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

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