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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck get lost in heavy traffic?
(a) Chicago
(b) Detroit
(c) Minneapolis-St. Paul
(d) Green Bay

2. What does Steinbeck exclude from the novel?
(a) The notes he makes in a journal
(b) The Chicago reunion with his wife
(c) The notes he makes on a tape recorder
(d) Phone calls he places to his family

3. Steinbeck sees many ___________________ along his northeast route.
(a) bowling alleys
(b) restaurants
(c) antique shops
(d) motels

4. What impact does the storm have on the Steinbecks' home?
(a) The wind forces in a window.
(b) A tree crashes onto the roof.
(c) It is completely demolished.
(d) The roof is blown away.

5. What kind of dog is Charley?
(a) Dachshund
(b) Poodle
(c) Jack Russell Terrier
(d) German Shephard

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck do to Charley to protect him in the deer hunting region of inner Maine?

2. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?

3. What is the heritage of the Canadians?

4. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?

5. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?

(see the answer key)

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