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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 is the nickname of the residents of Pine Barrens?

2. For what did the Nez Perce Indians value Captain Clark?

3. What town does William look up in the library of Oregon State University?

4. What style house does Scott live in?

5. What kind of suitcase does Arthur carry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Portland, Oregon, get its name?

2. Describe how Captain Clark interacted with the Nez Perce Indians.

3. Describe William's experience sleeping in a dorm room at Central Michigan University.

4. Where does William notice old tires as he drives through West Virginia?

5. What causes William to worry that he wants to give up on his trip and head for home when he is in Oregon?

6. How does Alba Bartholomew feel when he is hang gliding?

7. How does William help Stacie McDougald?

8. Is William disappointed with the changes he sees in the Newport, Rhode Island, area?

9. What kind of reception does William receive when he is looking for directions to Othello, New Jersey?

10. Describe William's experience fishing on the Allison E.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is William well-prepared for his journey? What items does he pack that keep him safe during bad weather conditions? What items does he include to inspire him, and why is inspiration important to him on this trip?

Essay Topic 2

How does William react to Stacie McDougald's story? What does his kindness toward her tell you about his values as a person? How does William "go the extra mile" for Stacie?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze William's role as a teacher of America's history. In what way does he provide this information? Is he successful in capturing your attention? How so? Provide several examples of historical information you gained through William's narrative.

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