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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. Why is Peter's climb in the mountains such a challenge?

2. In what State do Peter and Cooper stay with the sheriff and his family?

3. What does the officer threaten to do to Peter?

4. What makes Peter's travel difficult in Chapter 9?

5. While walking through the mountains Peter realizes something. What does he realize?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how does Peter feel about America? What does he decide to do? Why does he change his mind?

2. Describe Homer and his home.

3. Why is the country store at the start of Chapter 5 so important?

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

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

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

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

8. What is Peter convinced he will find out on his journey?

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

10. In Chapter 5, what is Peter's impression of West Virgina? What is he shocked to find?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barbara ultimately decides to travel with Peter across the country. What made her decide to do so? Do you agree that she made the right choice? Why or why not? Use examples to prove your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Homer, the mountain man, and Peter choose to isolate themselves from society in different ways. Compare and contrast the isolation Peter and Homer put upon themselves in A Walk Across America. Cite examples from the book. Why do you think that Homer and Peter choose isolation over human companionship?

Essay Topic 3

Peter Jenkins uses the techniques of flashback and foreshadowing throughout A Walk Across America. Define both the terms flashback and foreshadow. Provide one example for each term from the book. How does Peter use these techniques? What benefits do they provide to the reader's understanding of the book?

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