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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 starts to slow Steinbeck's progress?
(a) Steinbeck diverts from his itinerary.
(b) Steinbeck is in awe of the scenery.
(c) Charley is having urinary trouble and their stops are taking longer.
(d) Steinbeck stops to take more photographs.

2. What book does Steinbeck read as he drinks coffee at a rest area?
(a) The Hawaiians
(b) Quo Vadis
(c) East of Eden
(d) The Spectator

3. Why is Steinbeck shocked by Seattle?
(a) It has many homeless people.
(b) It has way too many coffee shops.
(c) It is a very dirty city.
(d) It has grown tremendously.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Steinbeck plan to do in Chicago?

3. What significant event does Steinbeck anticipate in Montana?

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

5. What impresses Steinbeck about the Oregon coast?

(see the answer key)

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