A Walk Across America Test | Final 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 | Final 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. At the end of Chapter 22 when Peter leaves the Farm, how does Peter feel?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Alone.
(c) Happy.
(d) Determined.

2. What idea does M.C. put into Peter's head?
(a) That Peter should become a vegetarian.
(b) That Peter needs to find a good southern woman.
(c) That Peter should quit his journey.
(d) That Peter should become a farmer.

3. In Chapter 19, Peter decides to head to his next location, how does he hear of this place?
(a) Through people he encounters on his trip.
(b) An ad in the paper.
(c) An email.
(d) A phone call.

4. What is Peter planning at the end of Chapter 20?
(a) His wedding.
(b) His departure from the Farm.
(c) A vacation.
(d) A surprise party for Stephen Gaskin.

5. How does Peter feel about America at the end of Chapter 18?
(a) Peter still hates America.
(b) Peter wants to move to Canada.
(c) Peter is begining to love America.
(d) Peter is indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the white church is destroyed, where do the white people go to pray?

2. In Chapter 25, Governor Wallace makes Peter an offer. What is Peter's response to Governor Wallace's offer?

3. At the end of Chapter 19, where is Peter headed?

4. What is "butcher night" as referred to in Chapter 15?

5. Where does Peter bury Cooper?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does being on the Farm influence Peter in a positive way?

2. In Chapter 19, Peter hears about a location called the Farm. Describe this place.

3. In Chapters 15 and 16, Peter finds himself isolated from the men at work. What causes this rift?

4. Describe M.C Jenkins. What important role does he play in Peter's life?

5. In Chapter 22 there is a terrible accident. Describe this event.

6. In Chapter 23 Peter meets a family while walking. What does the family do for him, and how does this change his opinion on Alabama?

7. How is the accident in Chapter 22 going to change Peter's journey?

8. Why is Peter torn between two destinations at the start of Chapter 23? Which state does he decide to go to?

9. In Chapter 13, Peter meets a sheriff. Describe their interaction.

10. How do the teachings of Stephen Gaskin influence Peter in a positive way?

(see the answer keys)

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