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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 have the doctors advised Steinbeck to do?
(a) Slow down, watch his diet and stop drinking
(b) Take a nap every day
(c) Walk two miles every day
(d) Take cholesterol-lowing medication

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

3. What does Steinbeck do to accelerate his trip?
(a) Drives more hours each day
(b) Exceeds the speed limits
(c) Changes his itinerary
(d) Hits the multi-lane highways

4. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?
(a) Planning the trip in time and space
(b) Ask the neighbors to feed your pets
(c) Getting cheap airfare
(d) Stop mail and newspaper delivery

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Steinbeck believe was properly impressed with the country they trekked?

2. What beauty does Steinbeck see at sunset?

3. What does Steinbeck buy at roadside markets?

4. What kind of dog does Charley encounter at the rest area?

5. What does Steinbeck notice that have sprung up near urban centers?

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