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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 happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?
(a) The camper's tires go flat.
(b) His wife needs emergency surgery.
(c) A blizzard hits New York.
(d) Hurricane Donna hits.

2. What does Steinbeck pack that will never be used?
(a) 5 decks of cards
(b) 150 lbs. of books
(c) 150 postcards
(d) 150 magazines

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?

2. What does Steinbeck name his camper?

3. What damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?

4. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?

5. What has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?

(see the answer key)

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