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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. Where are Peter and Cooper when Chapter 1 begins?

2. In Chapter 9, Peter and Scott become lost on the mountain. How do they treat each other?

3. In what State do Peter and Cooper stay with the sheriff and his family?

4. What horrible event occurs to Cooper in Chapter 3?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the map that Peter provides in his book.

3. How is Peter helped in Chapter 5?

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

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

6. Peter meets many people on his trip. Sometimes people react to Peter in a bad way. Describe people's reactions to Peter and why they feel that way. Cite an example from Chapters 1-4.

7. Describe Peter and Cooper's first involvement with a helpful American in Chapter 3.

8. Describe Peter and Scott's journey in Chapters 9 and 10.

9. In Chapter 9, Peter meets a woman at a diner. Describe their interaction.

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

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

Peter Jenkins writes A Walk Across America in the first-person narrative. Define first-person narrative versus third-person narrative. Would the book be better if written in the third person? What particular scenes would be better and why?

Essay Topic 3

Dialect is often used in dialogue in A Walk Across America. How is the use of dialect beneficial to the story? How is the use of dialect a distraction? Cite examples from the text and explain your position. Why do you think Peter Jenkins uses dialect in his book?

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