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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 does Steinbeck think is the trouble with New England voices?
(a) They are too nasal.
(b) They talk too fast.
(c) They are very clipped.
(d) They mumble their words.

2. What does Steinbeck see when he takes Charley for a walk?
(a) The Aurora Borealis
(b) A Little League baseball game
(c) A fire at a gas station
(d) Two lovers in a car

3. What is the genre of this book?
(a) Essays
(b) Autobiography
(c) Biography
(d) Travel memoir

4. Where has Steinbeck's friend made a reservation for him?
(a) Kennebunkport
(b) Niagara Falls
(c) Mt. Killington
(d) Deer Isle

5. What is Steinbeck's wife's name?
(a) Ellen
(b) Elaine
(c) Eleanor
(d) Eileen

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do New Englanders talk?

3. What does Steinbeck enjoy in Idaho?

4. What does Steinbeck consider the river crossing at Bismarck to be?

5. Where does Steinbeck go to church on his last morning in New England?

(see the answer key)

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