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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 damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?
(a) Major body damage
(b) Motor damage
(c) Just a few light scratches
(d) Broken windows

2. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?
(a) He hoists up the anchors.
(b) He sends out S.O.S. messages.
(c) He refinishes the interior.
(d) He steers it out of the bay.

3. With what was the vehicle outfitted?
(a) A mattress on the floor
(b) A stereo system
(c) A CB radio
(d) A GPS system

4. When does Steinbeck plan to set off on his journey?
(a) The day after New Year's
(b) The day after the Fourth of July
(c) The day after Christmas
(d) The day after Labor Day

5. What is the unspoken motivation for Steinbeck's decision to make the trip?
(a) He is growing older and may not get another chance.
(b) He needs some time alone to think.
(c) He made a bet with himself to do it by his 60th birthday.
(d) He wants to surprise his college roommate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Charley trained?

2. Of what does the sight of a nuclear submarine remind Steinbeck?

3. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.

4. What do Steinbeck's friends warn him about regarding this trip?

5. What have people always told Steinbeck about his wanderlust?

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