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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck call the previous guest of a hotel room he waits in temporarily?
(a) The Invisible Man
(b) Lonesome Harry
(c) Johnny on the Spot
(d) Marvel the Magician

2. What does Steinbeck think is the trouble with New England voices?
(a) They talk too fast.
(b) They are very clipped.
(c) They mumble their words.
(d) They are too nasal.

3. What starts to slow Steinbeck's progress?
(a) Steinbeck stops to take more photographs.
(b) Steinbeck diverts from his itinerary.
(c) Steinbeck is in awe of the scenery.
(d) Charley is having urinary trouble and their stops are taking longer.

4. What is the unspoken motivation for Steinbeck's decision to make the trip?
(a) He is growing older and may not get another chance.
(b) He wants to surprise his college roommate.
(c) He made a bet with himself to do it by his 60th birthday.
(d) He needs some time alone to think.

5. Why does Steinbeck rush to Spokane?
(a) To check into a hotel
(b) To find a veterinarian for Charley
(c) To do some laundry
(d) To get a good meal

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think as the date for his departure approaches?

2. What significant event does Steinbeck anticipate in Montana?

3. What does Steinbeck enjoy in Idaho?

4. What is Steinbeck given when he asks for a reading light?

5. What does Steinbeck expect to experience on the road?

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