At the Crossroads - My Perspectives

Suddenly, he found himself at a crossroads. He left it all—his job, his family, his friends—and bought a one-way plane ticket to Jacksonville, Florida.

What does crossroads mean in this sentence?

Choose the best answer: A "hobo" is a

If I say, "I'm going to take off now. What do I mean?

His life felt repetitive and boring. It lacked a higher purpose.

What does "lacked" mean?

If I say, "I can't deal with, my little brother's crying," what do I mean by "deal with?"

As Hobo Nick, he trekked across miles of scorched desert and endured nights of pounding rain.

What does he mean by "trekked" and "scorched?"

But whenever he felt that he had more than he needed, he decided

to “pay it forward” by giving to other folks he encountered

on his way.

"Encountered" means ...