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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. How does Cooper die?

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

3. In Chapter 22, what does the vet tell Peter about Cooper?

4. Why does M.C. startle Peter?

5. Where is Peter at the beginning of Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Peter's relationship with Cooper.

6. 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?

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

8. Describe the Oliver family home.

9. What is Cooper's impression of the Farm?

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

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

Peter and Cooper have an extremely close bond through the course of the book. Explain the importance of Cooper and Peter's relationship. What does Cooper's presence contribute to Peter's journey? How would Peter's journey be different if Cooper was not there. Use examples from the book to explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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