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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 was Charley trained?
(a) Atlanta
(b) New York
(c) France
(d) New Orleans

2. What kind of dog is Charley?
(a) Poodle
(b) Dachshund
(c) Jack Russell Terrier
(d) German Shephard

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

4. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.
(a) crafty, entertaining
(b) informative, ascetic
(c) entertaining, boring
(d) journalistic, poetic

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?

2. How many years ago did Steinbeck travel the United States?

3. What does Steinbeck mean by a "blown-in-the-glass" bum?

4. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?

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

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