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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. What does Steinbeck think the waitress is capable of doing?
(a) Singing in an all girls' band
(b) Sucking all the joy from life within her range
(c) Being a gymnast
(d) Becoming a pastry chef

2. What does Steinbeck share with the adults in the family?
(a) Rare cognac
(b) Cigarettes
(c) Magazines
(d) Books

3. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?
(a) They blow out to sea.
(b) They crash into Steinbeck's boat.
(c) They capsize.
(d) They blow onto a mud bank.

4. According to Steinbeck, _____________ is the greater part of recognition.
(a) a handsome face
(b) likeability
(c) news coverage
(d) context

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?

2. What material is everything in the attached diner made of, including the waitress' apron?

3. Where does Steinbeck head after leaving Chicago?

4. How does Steinbeck calm down after the storm?

5. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?

(see the answer key)

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