A Walk Across America Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Peter Jenkins (travel author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Walk Across America Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Peter Jenkins (travel author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 12, how does Peter feel people perceive him?
(a) As a drug dealing hippie.
(b) As a mean spirited person.
(c) As a cranky old man.
(d) As a loveable guy.

2. What does Peter wear that is controversial?
(a) Baggy pants.
(b) His hair long.
(c) A button-down shirt.
(d) Tattoos and piercings.

3. In Chapter 11, what happens to Peter when Scott leaves?
(a) He becomes seriously ill.
(b) He hunts a deer.
(c) He loses his way.
(d) He is robbed.

4. What makes Peter's travel difficult in Chapter 9?
(a) The heat.
(b) The snow.
(c) The rain.
(d) The tornados.

5. Who joins Peter and Cooper on their journey in Chapter 9?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, a group of animals attack Peter, Scott, and Cooper. What type of animals are they?

2. What are Peter and Cooper woken up by in the morning at the end of Chapter 8?

3. At the end of Chapter 5, Peter travels to a country store in what state?

4. In Chapter 2, we learn why Peter starts his journey. What is the reason?

5. What exciting event occurs at the start of Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the country store at the start of Chapter 5 so important?

2. In Chapter 1, how does Peter feel about America? What does he decide to do? Why does he change his mind?

3. Describe Peter's interaction with the Special Bureau of Investigation officer in Chapter 12.

4. What political events are occurring at the time of this book. How does this influence Peter's journey?

5. After Peter's interaction with the Special Bureau of Investigation officer what does he do?

6. What is Peter's experience in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

7. Describe Peter's method for writing on his trip. How does Peter manage to not carry lots of writing supplies?

8. In Chapter 11, Peter falls ill. Describe the days he was ill.

9. Describe Peter's emotional state as he starts his journey at the end of Chapter 4.

10. Describe Peter's life while in college.

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