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

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

3. 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

4. What does Steinbeck notice that surrounds the small towns and villages?
(a) Industrial parks
(b) Car dealerships
(c) Fast food restaurants
(d) Garbage dumps and junk yards

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Steinbeck's next destination?

2. What does Steinbeck buy at roadside markets?

3. On what does Steinbeck reflect at this point of his journey?

4. Of what does the Columbia River region remind Steinbeck?

5. What crime does the U.S. Customs Officer accuse Steinbeck of committing?

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