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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 4 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Steinbeck given when he asks for a reading light?
(a) A flashlight
(b) A floor lamp
(c) A coal oil lantern
(d) A table lamp

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

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

4. What happens when Steinbeck returns to New York City?
(a) He takes a long, hot bath.
(b) He goes to a Broadway play.
(c) He gets lost and a police officer directs him home.
(d) He goes out to dinner.

5. When Steinbeck gives a ride to a white man, what happens to end the ride?
(a) The man shouts at Steinbeck.
(b) They reach the man's destination.
(c) The camper has a flat tire.
(d) The camper runs out of gas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.

2. What does Steinbeck consider the river crossing at Bismarck to be?

3. What happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?

4. Which author wrote that you can't go home again?

5. What material is everything in the motel made of, with the exception of the bedding and curtains?

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