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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. What does Steinbeck consider himself to be?
(a) A simple storyteller
(b) A sophisticated writer
(c) An adequate writer
(d) An American writer

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

3. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?
(a) Smoked ham
(b) Cured bacon
(c) Fresh eggs
(d) Dog food

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

5. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?
(a) It is getting more and more expensive to make the trips.
(b) It takes too much time out of his schedule.
(c) It is not the great expanse of the entire United States.
(d) It is a boring routine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?

2. What does Steinbeck think is the trouble with New England voices?

3. How do New Englanders talk?

4. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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