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

2. What does Steinbeck stock up on at a country store?
(a) Salty snacks
(b) Cookies and cupcakes
(c) Cold cuts
(d) Liquor and beer

3. What significant event does Steinbeck anticipate in Montana?
(a) Crossing the Colorado River
(b) The geyser of Old Faithful
(c) Crossing the Continental Divide
(d) Seeing Mount Rushmore

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

5. Why does Steinbeck rush to Spokane?
(a) To check into a hotel
(b) To find a veterinarian for Charley
(c) To get a good meal
(d) To do some laundry

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?

2. What does Steinbeck notice that have sprung up near urban centers?

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

4. Why is Steinbeck shocked by Seattle?

5. What impresses Steinbeck about the Oregon coast?

(see the answer key)

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