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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) A blizzard hits New York.
(c) Hurricane Donna hits.
(d) His wife needs emergency surgery.

2. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?
(a) It takes too much time out of his schedule.
(b) It is not the great expanse of the entire United States.
(c) It is a boring routine.
(d) It is getting more and more expensive to make the trips.

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

4. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?
(a) An old bakery truck
(b) An old school bus
(c) An old pickup truck
(d) An old VW van

5. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?
(a) They capsize.
(b) They blow out to sea.
(c) They blow onto a mud bank.
(d) They crash into Steinbeck's boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck say about the journey he is about to take?

2. What happens when the eye of the storm passes?

3. What is Steinbeck's purpose for taking the trip?

4. When does Steinbeck plan to set off on his journey?

5. What kind of dog is Charley?

(see the answer key)

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