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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. In Chapter 4, Peter visits a location which provides him materials for him trip. What does the place provide him with?

2. In Chapter 6, Peter is told he needs to meet Homer. Who tells him this?

3. Why does Peter feel depressed in Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 2, who challenges Peter to start his journey?

5. In Chapter 12, how long does Peter wait to call his parents?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9, Peter meets a woman at a diner. Describe their interaction.

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

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

5. Describe Cooper and how he came to live with Peter.

6. Describe Peter's life while in college.

7. List some hardships that Peter faces in Chapter 5.

8. How is Peter helped in Chapter 5?

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

10. Describe Peter's emotional state as he starts his journey at the end of Chapter 4.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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