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

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

3. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?
(a) Luggage on wheels
(b) Good walking shoes
(c) A passport
(d) A reason for traveling

4. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?
(a) The urge to be someone else.
(b) The urge to be an athlete.
(c) The urge to be an artist.
(d) The urge to be somewhere else.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

2. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?

3. Steinbeck writes, "We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; _______________________

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

5. Who are the only ones who will understand the inability to control a trip?

(see the answer key)

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