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

2. What is Steinbeck's purpose for taking the trip?
(a) Visit national monuments
(b) Get out of town for awhile
(c) Revisit the country he once knew
(d) Find old college buddies

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

4. Steinbeck writes, "We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; _______________________
(a) we take a journey."
(b) we enter into a new dimension."
(c) we define destinies."
(d) a trip takes us."

5. What is the occupation of Steinbeck's camping neighbor for the night?
(a) A plastics salesman
(b) A Shakesperian performer
(c) A farming implements salesman
(d) An auto executive

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck live?

2. Why does Steinbeck essentially ignore his doctors' advice?

3. Where does Steinbeck head after leaving California?

4. Why is Steinbeck forced to turn back?

5. What book does Steinbeck read as he drinks coffee at a rest area?

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