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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. How long do Peter and Cooper stay with Homer?

3. How often does Homer travel to town?

4. When does Peter reach Washington, DC?

5. What event does the individual miss because he helps Peter and Cooper?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Peter's method for writing on his trip. How does Peter manage to not carry lots of writing supplies?

4. Describe the map that Peter provides in his book.

5. In Chapter 4, what happens when Peter arrives in Washington, DC?

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

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

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

9. Describe Peter's life while in college.

10. 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.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are two cultural events occurring during Peter's journey, the Vietnam War and racial tension. Which event do you believe has the largest impact on Peter's journey and why? How would Peter's journey be different if this event was not happening? Use examples from the book to argue your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of religion and God in A Walk Across America. What role does it play in the book? Show where Peter encounters religion and how it helps him overcome obstacles. Do you think Peter set forth on his journey in order to find God? Why or why not?

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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