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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. What impresses Steinbeck with its strange rock formations?
(a) The Grand Canyon
(b) Mount Rushmore
(c) Yosemite
(d) The Wisconsin Dells

2. What happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?
(a) The camper's tires go flat.
(b) Hurricane Donna hits.
(c) A blizzard hits New York.
(d) His wife needs emergency surgery.

3. What does Steinbeck do to Charley to protect him in the deer hunting region of inner Maine?
(a) Makes him stay in the camper
(b) Ties red tissue paper around his tail
(c) Boards him in a kennel
(d) Puts a bell around his neck

4. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?
(a) Atlanta and San Francisco
(b) Chicago and Seattle
(c) Chicago and Denver
(d) Chicago and San Francisco

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Steinbeck become over the years?

2. What impresses Steinbeck about the Oregon coast?

3. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?

4. Where does Steinbeck park his camper on his first night?

5. What does Steinbeck consider himself to be?

(see the answer key)

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