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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 is Steinbeck drawn to at the rest stops?
(a) Truck drivers
(b) Military personnel
(c) Tour groups
(d) Families

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

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

4. What does Steinbeck notice that have sprung up near urban centers?
(a) Baseball diamonds
(b) Trailer parks
(c) Drug stores
(d) Industrial parks

5. What does Steinbeck call the previous guest of a hotel room he waits in temporarily?
(a) Marvel the Magician
(b) Johnny on the Spot
(c) Lonesome Harry
(d) The Invisible Man

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Steinbeck's next destination?

4. What book does Steinbeck read as he drinks coffee at a rest area?

5. What significant event does Steinbeck anticipate in Montana?

(see the answer key)

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