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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 10 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first person Steinbeck meets on his trip?
(a) A policeman
(b) A waitress
(c) A sailor
(d) A gas station attendant

2. What does Steinbeck exclude from the novel?
(a) The Chicago reunion with his wife
(b) The notes he makes on a tape recorder
(c) Phone calls he places to his family
(d) The notes he makes in a journal

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

4. What starts to slow Steinbeck's progress?
(a) Steinbeck diverts from his itinerary.
(b) Steinbeck is in awe of the scenery.
(c) Charley is having urinary trouble and their stops are taking longer.
(d) Steinbeck stops to take more photographs.

5. What material is everything in the motel made of, with the exception of the bedding and curtains?
(a) plastic
(b) wood
(c) brass
(d) glass

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only valuable thing that happens on this day?

2. In what city in North Dakota does Steinbeck stop?

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

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

5. What is the evening meal where Steinbeck stops at a rental cabin and lunch room?

(see the answer key)

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