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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 does Peter want from Governor Wallace?

2. What room does Peter stay in while at M.C.'s house?

3. In Chapter 18, how do the black church members help the white church members?

4. Why does M.C. startle Peter?

5. Where is Peter at the start of Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, Peter hears about a location called the Farm. Describe this place.

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

3. What happens during Peter's meeting with Governor Wallace? How does Peter's opinion of Governor Wallace change?

4. Describe the Oliver family home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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