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

2. What quality do the people of #126 have that is so appealing to Steinbeck?
(a) They are easygoing.
(b) They are stubborn.
(c) They talk easily.
(d) They don't talk much.

3. What is the heritage of the Canadians?
(a) French
(b) English
(c) German
(d) Dutch

4. Where does Steinbeck head after leaving Chicago?
(a) Michigan
(b) Indiana
(c) Iowa
(d) Wisconsin

5. Why is Steinbeck forced to turn back?
(a) Steinbeck twists his ankle on a trail.
(b) Charley gets sick on a trail.
(c) It starts to get dark.
(d) Charley reacts violently to the sight of bears.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck not like about hunting?

2. What does Steinbeck buy at roadside markets?

3. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?

4. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?

5. Aside from the unpleasant family visit, how does Steinbeck find the Monterey Peninsula?

(see the answer key)

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