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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. In Chapter 13, what must Peter do in order to live with the Oliver family?

3. At the end of Chapter 19, where is Peter headed?

4. What does Peter realize at the end of Chapter 20?

5. How does Cooper die?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

5. Why is Peter torn between two destinations at the start of Chapter 23? Which state does he decide to go to?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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