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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 start of Chapter 9, where is Peter headed?
2. Why does the sheriff ask Peter to leave?
3. In Chapter 5, how does the person that stops help Peter and Cooper?
4. What city do Peter and Cooper arrive in at the end of Chapter 3?
5. In Chapter 3, who helps Peter with Cooper?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Peter helped in Chapter 5?
2. How does Peter attempt to fulfill himself prior to starting his journey?
3. In Chapter 4, what happens when Peter arrives in Washington, DC?
4. Describe Peter's emotional state as he starts his journey at the end of Chapter 4.
5. After Peter's interaction with the Special Bureau of Investigation officer what does he do?
6. In Chapter 9, Peter meets a woman at a diner. Describe their interaction.
7. In Chapter 5, what is Peter's impression of West Virgina? What is he shocked to find?
8. Why is the country store at the start of Chapter 5 so important?
9. Describe Peter's life while in college.
10. How does Peter feel as the holidays approach in Chapter 9? How does he deal with these emotions?
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
Dialect is often used in dialogue in A Walk Across America. How is the use of dialect beneficial to the story? How is the use of dialect a distraction? Cite examples from the text and explain your position. Why do you think Peter Jenkins uses dialect in his book?
Essay Topic 3
Peter and Cooper have an extremely close bond through the course of the book. Explain the importance of Cooper and Peter's relationship. What does Cooper's presence contribute to Peter's journey? How would Peter's journey be different if Cooper was not there. Use examples from the book to explain your answers.
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