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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. How is Peter feeling about his journey at the end of Chapter 4?

2. Where did Peter grow up?

3. What historic event do we learn that Peter attended during his college years?

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

5. At the end of Chapter 12, how does Peter feel people perceive him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why does Peter decide walking in the mountains is pointless?

2. Describe Peter and Scott's journey in Chapters 9 and 10.

3. In Chapter 4, what happens when Peter arrives in Washington, DC?

4. Describe Peter's life while in college.

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

6. How is Peter helped in Chapter 5?

7. Describe Peter's interaction with the Special Bureau of Investigation officer in Chapter 12.

8. Describe Peter's life growing up.

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

10. Describe Homer and his home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter describes a dream he has before moving in with the Oliver family. Describe the dream Peter has. What is the significance of this dream? How does this dream come true?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Through the course of his journey Peter meets many people. Describe the individual you believe impacts Peter in the most positive way. How do they change Peter for the better? Does Peter change that individual? What are the circumstances surrounding their meeting? Then describe the individual you believe impacts Peter in the most negative fashion. How do they change Peter for the worse? Does Peter change this individual? Support your opinion with examples from the text.

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