Travels with Charley: In Search of America | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1: Chapter 1

1. What does Steinbeck say about the journey he is about to take?

It is much the same as all journeys that anyone takes.

2. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?

The urge to be somewhere else.

3. How old is Steinbeck at the time that he starts on his journey?

58

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

He will grow out of it.

5. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?

Make travel impossible

6. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

Bumdom

7. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

A reason for traveling

8. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?

Planning the trip in time and space

9. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?

Decide upon directions and destinations

10. According to Steinbeck, every journey has its own __________________.

personality