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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. Where does Peter bury Cooper?

2. How does Peter feel about America at the end of Chapter 18?

3. What code does Peter use to describe Alabama?

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

5. How does Governor Wallace shock Peter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Peter's impression of Stephen Gaskin?

3. What is Peter's job like while living in Murphy?

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

5. In Chapter 23 Peter meets a family while walking. What does the family do for him, and how does this change his opinion on Alabama?

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

7. How does the act of nature that occurs in Chapter 17 pull together the town?

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

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

10. Describe the Oliver family home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter reconnects with his family at different times during the journey. Describe Peter's relationship with Scott. How is it prior to his journey? What happens when Scott joins him on his trip? Do these events strengthen Peter and Scott's relationship or tear them apart? Do you think that seeing family on the trip benefited Peter? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Generosity is something that Peter both experiences and practices while on his journey. Cite three examples of where acts of generosity occur in A Walk Across America. How do these acts change both the person who is acting generously and the person who is on the receiving end? Do you think that Peter began his journey as a generous person or did he learn to be generous through his journey? Explain your reasoning with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Barbara ultimately decides to travel with Peter across the country. What made her decide to do so? Do you agree that she made the right choice? Why or why not? Use examples to prove your argument.

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