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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. Where are Peter and Cooper when Chapter 8 begins?

2. What world event is occurring during the book?

3. In Chapter 4, Peter visits a place which will provide him equipment on his journey. What is this place?

4. Homer is better then Peter at what?

5. What does the special officer think Peter's profession is?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Peter feel as the holidays approach in Chapter 9? How does he deal with these emotions?

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

3. What holiday is approaching in Chapter 5? How do Peter and Cooper celebrate?

4. In Chapter 7 Homer makes Peter an offer. What is the offer and what is Peter's reaction? Why does Peter react this way?

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

6. How does Peter attempt to fulfill himself prior to starting his journey?

7. What is Peter's experience in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

8. 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.

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

10. In Chapter 11, Peter falls ill. Describe the days he was ill.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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