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

2. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?
(a) An old school bus
(b) An old bakery truck
(c) An old pickup truck
(d) An old VW van

3. According to Steinbeck, every journey has its own __________________.
(a) personality
(b) deadline
(c) price
(d) climax

4. What does Steinbeck expect to experience on the road?
(a) Desolation
(b) Boredom
(c) Elation
(d) Spirituality

5. How is Steinbeck able to travel unnoticed?
(a) He wears a wig and sunglasses.
(b) He dyes his hair black.
(c) He gains a lot of weight.
(d) People do not expect famous authors to be traveling in a trailer with a dog for a companion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?

2. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?

3. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?

4. Why does Steinbeck not take another person on the trip?

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

(see the answer key)

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