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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 15, who is Annie?
(a) The farm cat.
(b) Peter's girlfriend.
(c) A mill worker.
(d) Preacher's wife.

2. What is "butcher night" as referred to in Chapter 15?
(a) A full moon.
(b) Saturday night.
(c) The annual cow slaughter.
(d) The night the butcher's party in the town.

3. How do the guests at the celebration get along with each other?
(a) Everyone hates each other.
(b) There was no celebration.
(c) Everyone gets along very well.
(d) They ignore one another.

4. Why does Peter have the emotions he is feeling at the beginning of Chapter 19?
(a) Because he is sad his friend died.
(b) Because he is no longer poor.
(c) Because he is enjoying his trip.
(d) Because he is alone after being around family.

5. At the Farm Peter meets many people, why does Peter never meet Stephen Gaskin?
(a) Stephen is in jail.
(b) No one can meet Stephen.
(c) Stephen does not want to meet Peter.
(d) Peter has no time to meet Stephen.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 23, what does Peter decide to try and do?

2. At the Farm Peter learns of Stephen Gaskin. Who is Stephen Gaskin?

3. What does the Oliver family do to send Peter off in Chapter 18?

4. What does Governor Wallace tell Peter before he leaves?

5. How does Governor Wallace shock Peter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Peter's church experience while living with the Oliver family in Chapter 13.

8. Describe the act of nature that occurs in Murphy in Chapter 17. How does Mary Elizabeth react?

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

10. What is Cooper's impression of the Farm?

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