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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?
(a) Increase his curiosity
(b) Make travel impossible
(c) Get him travel discounts
(d) Give him more spare time

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

3. What is Steinbeck's wife's name?
(a) Eileen
(b) Eleanor
(c) Elaine
(d) Ellen

4. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?
(a) The urge to be an athlete.
(b) The urge to be someone else.
(c) The urge to be an artist.
(d) The urge to be somewhere else.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steinbeck, every journey has its own __________________.

2. Who wants to accompany Steinbeck on the trip?

3. What do Steinbeck's friends warn him about regarding this trip?

4. What does Steinbeck consider himself to be?

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

(see the answer key)

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