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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 think is the trouble with New England voices?
(a) They talk too fast.
(b) They are too nasal.
(c) They are very clipped.
(d) They mumble their words.

2. On what does Steinbeck reflect at this point of his journey?
(a) If he should turn back
(b) If he should take a break
(c) If he is doing the trip as it should be done
(d) If he should get a different camper

3. What does Steinbeck do to accelerate his trip?
(a) Exceeds the speed limits
(b) Hits the multi-lane highways
(c) Changes his itinerary
(d) Drives more hours each day

4. Of what does the sight of a nuclear submarine remind Steinbeck?
(a) The Cold War
(b) A story he once wrote
(c) His fear of enclosed places
(d) His days in the navy

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Steinbeck rush to Spokane?

4. Who is Steinbeck drawn to at the rest stops?

5. What have the doctors advised Steinbeck to do?

(see the answer key)

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