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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 was the name of the navy ship William served on?

2. In what town does William stop lunch in when he eats a dozen fresh clams at a city market?

3. What do Fred and his wife like to watch on television?

4. What job did Fred have in the Vietnam war?

5. What coastal town does William find has changed--and not for the better--since his years in the navy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does William describe the location of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.

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

3. How does William help Stacie McDougald?

4. Describe the day William spends with his friend, Fred Tomlins.

5. What does William discover when he travels into the Pine Barrens of New Jersey?

6. What is William's state of mind when he is traveling through New England?

7. Does William feel bored with the flat terrain of Montana and North Dakota?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What does William think about the desert of the southwest? What does he say about solitude during this part of his trip? How does the hitchhiker Porfirio provide him with company? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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