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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 has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?
(a) Wealth and prosperity
(b) Many changes
(c) A sense of pride
(d) Overwhelming sadness

2. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?
(a) Whether he will be back in time for Christmas
(b) The strong desire in everyone to do what he is about to do
(c) What kind of weather he will encounter
(d) Whether his wife will be mad at him

3. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?
(a) A reason for traveling
(b) A passport
(c) Good walking shoes
(d) Luggage on wheels

4. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?
(a) Reacquaint himself with America's people and countryside
(b) Beat the coast-to-coast record
(c) Chart the gas mileage for his vehicle
(d) Find a new place to live

5. What is the name of Steinbeck's boat?
(a) Rocinante
(b) Smooth Sailing
(c) East of Eden
(d) Fayre Eleyne

Short Answer Questions

1. What damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?

2. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?

3. What infuriates Steinbeck about a neighbor's boat anchoring prior to the storm?

4. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?

5. What impact does the storm have on the Steinbecks' home?

(see the answer key)

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