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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. How do New Englanders talk?
(a) They answer questions with questions
(b) In rambling speech patterns
(c) In long, drawn out sentences
(d) In single words or short phrases

2. What impresses Steinbeck about the Oregon coast?
(a) Sequoia trees
(b) The rocks
(c) The orchards
(d) The fog

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

4. What does Steinbeck expect to experience on the road?
(a) Desolation
(b) Elation
(c) Spirituality
(d) Boredom

5. How does Charley let Steinbeck know he wants something?
(a) He makes a sound through his teeth.
(b) He barks five times.
(c) He runs in circles.
(d) He howls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck park his camper on his first night?

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

3. What is Steinbeck's next destination?

4. Why is Steinbeck shocked by Seattle?

5. What does Steinbeck think is the trouble with New England voices?

(see the answer key)

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