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

2. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?
(a) Bumdom
(b) Exciting
(c) Freeing
(d) Adventurous

3. How old is Steinbeck at the time that he starts on his journey?
(a) 58
(b) 65
(c) 45
(d) 48

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?

3. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

4. What has Steinbeck become over the years?

5. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?

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