Travels with Charley: In Search of America Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Part 2: Chapter 4 - 5)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.
a) journalistic, poetic
b) entertaining, boring
c) crafty, entertaining
d) informative, ascetic

2. Why does Steinbeck essentially ignore his doctors' advice?
a) He wants quality in his life, not necessarily quantity of years.
b) He thinks he knows better than the doctors.
c) He wants a second opinion.
d) They have been wrong before.

3. After the border fiasco, Steinbeck admits that he loves countries but hates _____________________.
a) inaccurate road maps
b) governments
c) rundown roadside rest areas
d) driving

4. With what gadget is Rocinante equipped?
a) A trick horn
b) A...
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