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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck consider himself to be?
(a) A simple storyteller
(b) An adequate writer
(c) A sophisticated writer
(d) An American writer

2. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?
(a) Reacquaint himself with America's people and countryside
(b) Beat the coast-to-coast record
(c) Find a new place to live
(d) Chart the gas mileage for his vehicle

3. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.
(a) frequent flyer miles
(b) deja vu
(c) two distinctly different journeys
(d) jet lag

4. How is Steinbeck able to travel unnoticed?
(a) He wears a wig and sunglasses.
(b) People do not expect famous authors to be traveling in a trailer with a dog for a companion.
(c) He gains a lot of weight.
(d) He dyes his hair black.

5. What has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?
(a) Overwhelming sadness
(b) Many changes
(c) A sense of pride
(d) Wealth and prosperity

Short Answer Questions

1. What have people always told Steinbeck about his wanderlust?

2. With what was the vehicle outfitted?

3. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?

4. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?

5. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

(see the answer key)

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