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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. According to Steinbeck, _____________ is the greater part of recognition.
(a) news coverage
(b) a handsome face
(c) likeability
(d) context

2. What does Steinbeck buy at roadside markets?
(a) Fresh vegetables
(b) Fresh pies
(c) Souvenirs
(d) Apples and hard apple cider

3. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?
(a) The urge to be an artist.
(b) The urge to be someone else.
(c) The urge to be an athlete.
(d) The urge to be somewhere else.

4. What infuriates Steinbeck about a neighbor's boat anchoring prior to the storm?
(a) They don't use any anchor.
(b) They have used his anchor without preparation.
(c) They anchor too far away from shore.
(d) Their amateurish preparation endangers his boat.

5. How does Steinbeck calm down after the storm?
(a) He drinks a big glass of whiskey.
(b) He takes a hot shower.
(c) He plays golf.
(d) He takes a nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck live?

2. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?

3. Why does Steinbeck not take another person on the trip?

4. What kind of dog does Charley encounter at the rest area?

5. Where was Charley trained?

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