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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 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.

2. Why does Steinbeck not take another person on the trip?
(a) Another person would change the experience from observation to interactivity.
(b) Another person would probably change the itinerary.
(c) Another person would talk too much.
(d) Another person probably wouldn't like the radio stations he likes.

3. To what does Steinbeck compare the futility of trying to control a trip?
(a) Trying to herd cats
(b) Trying to control a marriage
(c) Trying to shoot fish in a barrel
(d) Trying to swim upstream

4. With what was the vehicle outfitted?
(a) A stereo system
(b) A GPS system
(c) A mattress on the floor
(d) A CB radio

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone of this book?

2. What kind of dog is Charley?

3. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?

4. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?

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

(see the answer key)

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