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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. Where does Steinbeck live?
(a) Atlanta
(b) Monterey
(c) New York
(d) Seattle

2. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?
(a) Stop mail and newspaper delivery
(b) Getting cheap airfare
(c) Ask the neighbors to feed your pets
(d) Planning the trip in time and space

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

4. What has Steinbeck become over the years?
(a) A cantankerous old man
(b) A sentimental fool
(c) An expert on travel
(d) A famous, contemporary writer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?

2. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?

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

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

5. What does Steinbeck consider himself to be?

(see the answer key)

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