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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?
(a) The strong desire in everyone to do what he is about to do
(b) What kind of weather he will encounter
(c) Whether he will be back in time for Christmas
(d) Whether his wife will be mad at him

2. Where does Steinbeck re-anchor his boat?
(a) At a new marina
(b) A hundred yards into the bay
(c) Closer to the coastline
(d) At the next pier

3. What does Steinbeck not like about hunting?
(a) The clothes you have to wear
(b) It gets too cold
(c) Cleaning your gun
(d) The taste of wild game

4. What does Steinbeck think as the date for his departure approaches?
(a) He might consider taking a companion.
(b) He should reconsider his itinerary.
(c) He does not have enough film.
(d) Something will happen to delay or cancel the trip.

5. What material is everything in the motel made of, with the exception of the bedding and curtains?
(a) glass
(b) plastic
(c) wood
(d) brass

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person Steinbeck meets on his trip?

2. In what direction does Steinbeck head on his first day?

3. What have the doctors advised Steinbeck to do?

4. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?

5. What has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?

(see the answer key)

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