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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 source of trouble Steinbeck runs into while trying to cross the border into Canada?
(a) He needs Charley's rabies vaccination documents to return to the U.S.
(b) He cannot take his liquor into Canada.
(c) He needs a passport.
(d) He has forgotten his birth certificate.

2. Who is Steinbeck drawn to at the rest stops?
(a) Families
(b) Truck drivers
(c) Tour groups
(d) Military personnel

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

4. What does Steinbeck mean by a "blown-in-the-glass" bum?
(a) A traveler who works as a glassblower.
(b) A traveler who is as fragile as glass.
(c) A traveler who drinks too much.
(d) A traveler who will only drink out of crystal.

5. What happens when the eye of the storm passes?
(a) It gets as dark as night outside.
(b) The sun suddenly appears.
(c) Everything gets very quiet.
(d) The wind whips up from the opposite direction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Steinbeck from moving to the answer to #126?

2. What do some of the migrant families use for shelter?

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

4. On what does Steinbeck reflect at this point of his journey?

5. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

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