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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. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?
(a) Chicago and San Francisco
(b) Chicago and Seattle
(c) Atlanta and San Francisco
(d) Chicago and Denver

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

3. What have people always told Steinbeck about his wanderlust?
(a) He is crazy to even think about it.
(b) He will grow out of it.
(c) He needs to indulge it.
(d) Everybody has it to some degree.

4. How is Steinbeck able to travel unnoticed?
(a) People do not expect famous authors to be traveling in a trailer with a dog for a companion.
(b) He wears a wig and sunglasses.
(c) He gains a lot of weight.
(d) He dyes his hair black.

5. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?
(a) An old pickup truck
(b) An old VW van
(c) An old school bus
(d) An old bakery truck

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dog is Charley?

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

3. What does Steinbeck consider himself to be?

4. To what does Steinbeck compare the futility of trying to control a trip?

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

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