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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 5, how does the person that stops help Peter and Cooper?
2. At the end of Chapter 5, Peter travels to a country store in what state?
3. In Chapter 7, What does Peter's host want to find out?
4. What problem does Peter have after leaving the sheriff's house?
5. Why is Peter's climb in the mountains such a challenge?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the country store at the start of Chapter 5 so important?
2. Describe Peter's emotional state as he starts his journey at the end of Chapter 4.
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. Describe Cooper and how he came to live with Peter.
5. In Chapter 1, how does Peter feel about America? What does he decide to do? Why does he change his mind?
6. List some hardships that Peter faces in Chapter 5.
7. In Chapter 5, why does Peter decide walking in the mountains is pointless?
8. Describe the map that Peter provides in his book.
9. Describe Peter's life growing up.
10. What is Peter convinced he will find out on his journey?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The death of Cooper is a terrible blow for Peter. Describe the events leading to Cooper's death and how it actually occurs. How do you believe Cooper's death changes Peter? Site examples from the text to prove your argument.
Essay Topic 2
In all of the photos Peter selects to show the readers, there are none of his wife Barbara. Why do you believe he omits these pictures? Use examples from the book to support your conclusion.
Essay Topic 3
Generosity is something that Peter both experiences and practices while on his journey. Cite three examples of where acts of generosity occur in A Walk Across America. How do these acts change both the person who is acting generously and the person who is on the receiving end? Do you think that Peter began his journey as a generous person or did he learn to be generous through his journey? Explain your reasoning with examples from the book.
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