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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. Who does Steinbeck believe was properly impressed with the country they trekked?
(a) Lewis & Clark
(b) Pioneers
(c) Civil War soldiers
(d) Native Americans

2. What is Steinbeck's next destination?
(a) Toledo
(b) Milwaukee
(c) Detroit
(d) Chicago

3. What is the only valuable thing that happens on this day?
(a) Steinbeck has a good steak dinner.
(b) Steinbeck sees Niagara Falls.
(c) Steinbeck talks to his wife from a pay phone.
(d) Steinbeck writes in a journal.

4. Why does Steinbeck essentially ignore his doctors' advice?
(a) He wants a second opinion.
(b) He wants quality in his life, not necessarily quantity of years.
(c) They have been wrong before.
(d) He thinks he knows better than the doctors.

5. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?
(a) Smoked ham
(b) Cured bacon
(c) Dog food
(d) Fresh eggs

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck plan to do in Chicago?

2. After the border fiasco, Steinbeck admits that he loves countries but hates _____________________.

3. What significant event does Steinbeck anticipate in Montana?

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

5. What does Steinbeck enjoy in Idaho?

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