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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 does Peter go to work while living in Murphy?

2. At the end of Chapter 25, Peter goes to a restaurant and meets a black man. Where did the black man send his children to school?

3. How is Governor Wallace disabled?

4. How do the guests at the celebration get along with each other?

5. What does the Oliver family do to send Peter off in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the act of nature that occurs in Chapter 17 pull together the town?

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

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

5. How do the teachings of Stephen Gaskin influence Peter in a positive way?

6. What happens to Peter in the country store in Chapter 26?

7. In Chapter 22 there is a terrible accident. Describe this event.

8. What is Peter's impression of Stephen Gaskin?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Determine what you consider to be the climax of A Walk Across America. Describe the scene and use the definition of literary climax to argue that it is indeed the climax. If there was another possible event in A Walk Across America to be defined as the climax what would it be and why? Site examples from the text to prove your argument.

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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