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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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."

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

3. To what does Steinbeck compare the futility of trying to control a trip?
(a) Trying to swim upstream
(b) Trying to control a marriage
(c) Trying to herd cats
(d) Trying to shoot fish in a barrel

4. According to Steinbeck, every journey has its own __________________.
(a) climax
(b) deadline
(c) price
(d) personality

5. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?
(a) Europeans
(b) Americans
(c) Hispanics
(d) Asians

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck consider himself to be?

2. What do Steinbeck's friends warn him about regarding this trip?

3. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.

4. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?

5. How many years ago did Steinbeck travel the United States?

(see the answer key)

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