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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 2.

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) His wife needs emergency surgery.
(d) Hurricane Donna hits.

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

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

4. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?
(a) Atlanta and San Francisco
(b) Chicago and Seattle
(c) Chicago and San Francisco
(d) Chicago and Denver

5. Steinbeck writes, "We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; _______________________
(a) we enter into a new dimension."
(b) we define destinies."
(c) we take a journey."
(d) a trip takes us."

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Steinbeck become over the years?

2. What does Steinbeck think the waitress is capable of doing?

3. Where does Steinbeck stay in a motel on his second night?

4. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?

5. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

(see the answer key)

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