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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 has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?
(a) Overwhelming sadness
(b) Wealth and prosperity
(c) Many changes
(d) A sense of pride

2. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.
(a) deja vu
(b) frequent flyer miles
(c) jet lag
(d) two distinctly different journeys

3. What is the tone of this book?
(a) Forbidding
(b) Approachable
(c) Juvenile
(d) Lofty

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?

2. What is Steinbeck's purpose for taking the trip?

3. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?

4. Why does Steinbeck not take another person on the trip?

5. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?

(see the answer key)

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