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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 20, what is the Farm?

2. How is Governor Wallace disabled?

3. At the end of Chapter 23, what does Peter decide to try and do?

4. Who does Peter forgive at the end of Chapter 24?

5. In Chapter 21, what does Cooper not like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Peter in the country store in Chapter 26?

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

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

4. How do the teachings of Stephen Gaskin influence Peter in a positive way?

5. Describe M.C Jenkins. What important role does he play in Peter's life?

6. Describe Peter's relationship with Cooper.

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

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

9. How does Peter meet the Oliver brothers in Chapter 13? What does Peter do with them?

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

Homer, the mountain man, and Peter choose to isolate themselves from society in different ways. Compare and contrast the isolation Peter and Homer put upon themselves in A Walk Across America. Cite examples from the book. Why do you think that Homer and Peter choose isolation over human companionship?

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

Peter describes a dream he has before moving in with the Oliver family. Describe the dream Peter has. What is the significance of this dream? How does this dream come true?

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