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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. What idea does M.C. put into Peter's head?

2. As Peter is walking in Chapter 24, a pickup truck pulls over next to him. What does the driver of the truck yell at Peter?

3. In Chapter 15, who is Annie?

4. In Chapter 20, what is the Farm?

5. After the white church is destroyed, where do the white people go to pray?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the altercation Peter is involved in during Chapter 24 and how it is resolved.

2. What is the significance of the diner experience Peter has at the end of Chapter 25.

3. Describe the act of nature that occurs in Murphy in Chapter 17. How does Mary Elizabeth react?

4. Describe Governor Wallace and what Peter thinks about him in.

5. In Chapters 15 and 16, Peter finds himself isolated from the men at work. What causes this rift?

6. In Chapter 13, Peter meets a sheriff. Describe their interaction.

7. How does being on the Farm influence Peter in a positive way?

8. In Chapter 22 there is a terrible accident. Describe this event.

9. Describe the Oliver family home.

10. Describe Peter's church experience while living with the Oliver family in Chapter 13.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through the course of his journey Peter meets many people. Describe the individual you believe impacts Peter in the most positive way. How do they change Peter for the better? Does Peter change that individual? What are the circumstances surrounding their meeting? Then describe the individual you believe impacts Peter in the most negative fashion. How do they change Peter for the worse? Does Peter change this individual? Support your opinion with examples from the text.

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

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.

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