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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 5, who stops to help Peter and Cooper?
2. What event does the individual miss because he helps Peter and Cooper?
3. What problem does Peter have after leaving the sheriff's house?
4. How often does Homer travel to town?
5. What is the book A Walk Across America about?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the country store at the start of Chapter 5 so important?
2. List some hardships that Peter faces in Chapter 5.
3. Describe Peter and Scott's journey in Chapters 9 and 10.
4. 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.
5. What political events are occurring at the time of this book. How does this influence Peter's journey?
6. After Peter's interaction with the Special Bureau of Investigation officer what does he do?
7. How does Peter feel as the holidays approach in Chapter 9? How does he deal with these emotions?
8. What is Peter's experience in Robbinsville, North Carolina?
9. Describe Peter's interaction with the Special Bureau of Investigation officer in Chapter 12.
10. Describe the map that Peter provides in his book.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
There is a great deal of political and social unrest at the time A Walk Across America takes place. How do outside events influence an author's writing? Is it necessary for a reader to have knowledge of the events that occur at the time a book is written? Why or why not? How would your reading of A Walk Across America change without the understanding of events occurring at the time of Peter's travels? Cite examples from the book and explain your reasoning.
Essay Topic 3
Describe Peter's stay in Robbinsville, North Carolina. How does this setting illustrate the lack of acceptance in the world? What do you think causes the underlying tensions in the town? Cite examples from the book to support your opinion.
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