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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. 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?

2. Why does Peter not set up his tent in Chapter 24?

3. At the end of Chapter 25, Peter goes to a restaurant and meets a black man. Where did the black man send his children to school?

4. At the start of Chapter 24, whom does Peter call?

5. Why does Peter decide to head to head to Tennessee?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Peter's relationship with Cooper.

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

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

4. How is the accident in Chapter 22 going to change Peter's journey?

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are three main conflicts in A Walk Across America. These are Peter vs. society, Peter vs. nature, and Peter vs. himself. Choose two conflicts to write about and explain them in depth. Also include how Peter overcomes these conflicts. Use examples from the entire book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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