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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 consider himself to be?
(a) A simple storyteller
(b) A sophisticated writer
(c) An American writer
(d) An adequate writer

2. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?
(a) He hoists up the anchors.
(b) He sends out S.O.S. messages.
(c) He steers it out of the bay.
(d) He refinishes the interior.

3. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?
(a) Asians
(b) Hispanics
(c) Americans
(d) Europeans

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

5. What do Steinbeck's friends warn him about regarding this trip?
(a) That he will get bored very quickly.
(b) That he will not have the perseverance to complete it.
(c) That he will realize that his life at home was preferable.
(d) That he will not be able to travel incognito.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of dog is Charley?

3. With what was the vehicle outfitted?

4. What is the genre of this book?

5. What does Steinbeck learn about all the writing materials he packs?

(see the answer key)

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