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. In Chapter 4, Peter visits a place which will provide him equipment on his journey. What is this place?
(a) National Geographic.
(b) A camping store.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A grocery store.

2. 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?
(a) Enough to last him his entire trip.
(b) As many as he can reasonably carry.
(c) A car-load full.
(d) Ten pounds.

3. At the start of Chapter 5, where do Peter and Cooper heads toward?
(a) New York.
(b) The Appalachian Trail.
(c) Cananda.
(d) California.

4. What event does the individual miss because he helps Peter and Cooper?
(a) A birthday party.
(b) An office meeting.
(c) A lunch break.
(d) A wedding.

5. What makes Peter's travel difficult in Chapter 9?
(a) The snow.
(b) The rain.
(c) The heat.
(d) The tornados.

Short Answer Questions

1. What exciting event occurs at the start of Chapter 7?

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

3. How does the author keep track of his adventures without carrying a lot of materials?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Peter promise his host before leaving?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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