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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. Who joins Peter and Cooper on their journey in Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 5, the author begins to see signs. What are the signs for?

3. In Chapter 2, what do Peter and Cooper do to prepare for their journey?

4. What injury does Cooper receive during the attack in Chapter 3?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Peter promise his host before leaving?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What political events are occurring at the time of this book. How does this influence Peter's journey?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Homer and his home.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Determine what you consider to be the climax of A Walk Across America. Describe the scene and use the definition of literary climax to argue that it is indeed the climax. If there was another possible event in A Walk Across America to be defined as the climax what would it be and why? Site examples from the text to prove your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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