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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 has Steinbeck become over the years?
(a) A cantankerous old man
(b) A famous, contemporary writer
(c) An expert on travel
(d) A sentimental fool

2. What does Steinbeck learn about all the writing materials he packs?
(a) He never writes from notes taken while traveling alone.
(b) He needs every word he writes down to write later.
(c) He needs comprehenisve notes because he is so detail-oriented.
(d) He needs sketchy notes just to jog his memory.

3. What impact does the storm have on the Steinbecks' home?
(a) A tree crashes onto the roof.
(b) The wind forces in a window.
(c) It is completely demolished.
(d) The roof is blown away.

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

5. What infuriates Steinbeck about a neighbor's boat anchoring prior to the storm?
(a) Their amateurish preparation endangers his boat.
(b) They have used his anchor without preparation.
(c) They don't use any anchor.
(d) They anchor too far away from shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck stock up on at a country store?

2. What is the tone of this book?

3. How is Steinbeck able to travel unnoticed?

4. Who wants to accompany Steinbeck on the trip?

5. What book does Steinbeck read as he drinks coffee at a rest area?

(see the answer key)

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