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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck buy at roadside markets?

2. What does a friend want Steinbeck to bring back from his trip?

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

4. What does Steinbeck think as the date for his departure approaches?

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

(see the answer key)

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