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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. At the end of Chapter 12, what is Peter doing when the special officer arrives?
2. In Chapter 2, we learn why Peter starts his journey. What is the reason?
3. How long do Peter and Cooper stay with Homer?
4. What is Peter's response to his host's offer?
5. What does Peter decide to do at the end of Chapter 12?
Short Essay Questions
1. List some hardships that Peter faces in Chapter 5.
2. How does Peter attempt to fulfill himself prior to starting his journey?
3. What holiday is approaching in Chapter 5? How do Peter and Cooper celebrate?
4. Describe Peter's life growing up.
5. In Chapter 9, Peter meets a woman at a diner. Describe their interaction.
6. 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.
7. How is Peter helped in Chapter 5?
8. Describe Peter and Cooper's first involvement with a helpful American in Chapter 3.
9. Describe Peter's method for writing on his trip. How does Peter manage to not carry lots of writing supplies?
10. What political events are occurring at the time of this book. How does this influence Peter's journey?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
There are numerous signs Peter searches for on his journey. What do you believe is the most important sign he receives and why? Do you believe that he missed any important signs that may have lead him in a different direction? Use examples from the book to help you with your argument.
Essay Topic 3
There is a great deal of political and social unrest at the time A Walk Across America takes place. How do outside events influence an author's writing? Is it necessary for a reader to have knowledge of the events that occur at the time a book is written? Why or why not? How would your reading of A Walk Across America change without the understanding of events occurring at the time of Peter's travels? Cite examples from the book and explain your reasoning.
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