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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 is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?
(a) It is a boring routine.
(b) It is not the great expanse of the entire United States.
(c) It takes too much time out of his schedule.
(d) It is getting more and more expensive to make the trips.

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

3. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?
(a) Hispanics
(b) Americans
(c) Europeans
(d) Asians

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone of this book?

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

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

4. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?

5. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?

(see the answer key)

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