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

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

3. According to Steinbeck, _____________ is the greater part of recognition.
(a) news coverage
(b) a handsome face
(c) likeability
(d) context

4. What do Steinbeck's friends warn him about regarding this trip?
(a) That he will realize that his life at home was preferable.
(b) That he will get bored very quickly.
(c) That he will not be able to travel incognito.
(d) That he will not have the perseverance to complete it.

5. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?
(a) Reacquaint himself with America's people and countryside
(b) Chart the gas mileage for his vehicle
(c) Beat the coast-to-coast record
(d) Find a new place to live

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

2. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?

3. What have people always told Steinbeck about his wanderlust?

4. How old is Steinbeck at the time that he starts on his journey?

5. What is the tone of this book?

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