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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction does Steinbeck head on his first day?
(a) Southeast
(b) Northwest
(c) Southwest
(d) Northeast

2. What has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?
(a) Many changes
(b) Overwhelming sadness
(c) A sense of pride
(d) Wealth and prosperity

3. How does Steinbeck calm down after the storm?
(a) He drinks a big glass of whiskey.
(b) He plays golf.
(c) He takes a hot shower.
(d) He takes a nap.

4. How does Charley let Steinbeck know he wants something?
(a) He howls.
(b) He makes a sound through his teeth.
(c) He runs in circles.
(d) He barks five times.

5. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.
(a) entertaining, boring
(b) journalistic, poetic
(c) crafty, entertaining
(d) informative, ascetic

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?

3. To what does Steinbeck compare the futility of trying to control a trip?

4. What is Steinbeck's wife's name?

5. What is the genre of this book?

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