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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 when the eye of the storm passes?
(a) The wind whips up from the opposite direction.
(b) Everything gets very quiet.
(c) It gets as dark as night outside.
(d) The sun suddenly appears.

2. What does Steinbeck consider himself to be?
(a) An American writer
(b) An adequate writer
(c) A sophisticated writer
(d) A simple storyteller

3. What is Steinbeck's purpose for taking the trip?
(a) Visit national monuments
(b) Get out of town for awhile
(c) Revisit the country he once knew
(d) Find old college buddies

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

5. What impact does the storm have on the Steinbecks' home?
(a) The roof is blown away.
(b) It is completely demolished.
(c) A tree crashes onto the roof.
(d) The wind forces in a window.

Short Answer Questions

1. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.

2. How is Steinbeck able to travel unnoticed?

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

4. How does Steinbeck calm down after the storm?

5. What is the tone of this book?

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