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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck call the previous guest of a hotel room he waits in temporarily?
(a) Lonesome Harry
(b) The Invisible Man
(c) Marvel the Magician
(d) Johnny on the Spot

2. What is the evening meal where Steinbeck stops at a rental cabin and lunch room?
(a) Beef stew & biscuits and chocolate cake
(b) Cheeseburger & fries and pudding
(c) Ham & beans and ice cream
(d) Corned beef & cabbage and lemon pie

3. Why do many people invest in house trailers?
(a) Cost and mobility
(b) Home foreclosures
(c) Adventure
(d) Status

4. What does Steinbeck think as the date for his departure approaches?
(a) Something will happen to delay or cancel the trip.
(b) He might consider taking a companion.
(c) He does not have enough film.
(d) He should reconsider his itinerary.

5. What does a friend want Steinbeck to bring back from his trip?
(a) Rocks from the mountains
(b) Any honest men
(c) Beer from all the states he visits
(d) Tumbleweed from the desert

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Steinbeck believe was properly impressed with the country they trekked?

2. Of what does the sight of a nuclear submarine remind Steinbeck?

3. What is the only valuable thing that happens on this day?

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

5. Why does Steinbeck essentially ignore his doctors' advice?

(see the answer key)

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