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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Steinbeck's purpose for taking the trip?
(a) Visit national monuments
(b) Revisit the country he once knew
(c) Find old college buddies
(d) Get out of town for awhile

3. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?
(a) The urge to be somewhere else.
(b) The urge to be someone else.
(c) The urge to be an artist.
(d) The urge to be an athlete.

4. When does Steinbeck plan to set off on his journey?
(a) The day after New Year's
(b) The day after Christmas
(c) The day after the Fourth of July
(d) The day after Labor Day

5. Who are the only ones who will understand the inability to control a trip?
(a) Those who plan trips for a business
(b) Those who know about the nature of journeys
(c) Those who work as tour guides
(d) Those who sell travel packages

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Steinbeck calm down after the storm?

2. With what gadget is Rocinante equipped?

3. How do New Englanders talk?

4. Where does Steinbeck re-anchor his boat?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Steinbeck's purpose for taking this trip?

2. Describe New England voices.

3. Describe some of the things that Steinbeck packs.

4. What does Steinbeck discover about the French Canadians in northern Maine?

5. What misgivings does Steinbeck experience as the day of his departure approaches?

6. Why are Steinbeck's friends concerned for his safety on the road?

7. Describe Steinbeck's encounter with the young sailor.

8. What is Steinbeck's start date for his trip?

9. What does Steinbeck share with the adults in the Canadian family as a gesture of good will?

10. How does Steinbeck respond to his friends' concerns about the dangers of road travel?

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