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

2. What happens when the eye of the storm passes?
(a) The wind whips up from the opposite direction.
(b) The sun suddenly appears.
(c) Everything gets very quiet.
(d) It gets as dark as night outside.

3. What does Steinbeck think of the hunters?
(a) They are the best guys you'll ever meet.
(b) They will shoot at anything that moves.
(c) They are the real men in this country.
(d) They stay out too long.

4. What impresses Steinbeck with its strange rock formations?
(a) The Grand Canyon
(b) Yosemite
(c) The Wisconsin Dells
(d) Mount Rushmore

5. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?
(a) He steers it out of the bay.
(b) He hoists up the anchors.
(c) He sends out S.O.S. messages.
(d) He refinishes the interior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Steinbeck shout at Steinbeck?

2. What did Charley get at the hotel in Chicago?

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

4. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?

5. According to Steinbeck, _____________ is the greater part of recognition.

(see the answer key)

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