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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) An American writer
(b) A simple storyteller
(c) A sophisticated writer
(d) An adequate writer

2. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.
(a) jet lag
(b) two distinctly different journeys
(c) deja vu
(d) frequent flyer miles

3. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?
(a) Exciting
(b) Bumdom
(c) Freeing
(d) Adventurous

4. What is Steinbeck's wife's name?
(a) Ellen
(b) Eileen
(c) Elaine
(d) Eleanor

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck say about the journey he is about to take?

2. What does Steinbeck expect to experience on the road?

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

4. How does Charley let Steinbeck know he wants something?

5. When does Steinbeck plan to set off on his journey?

(see the answer key)

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