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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 is Steinbeck's purpose for taking the trip?
(a) Visit national monuments
(b) Revisit the country he once knew
(c) Get out of town for awhile
(d) Find old college buddies

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

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

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

5. Who are the only ones who will understand the inability to control a trip?
(a) Those who sell travel packages
(b) Those who plan trips for a business
(c) Those who know about the nature of journeys
(d) Those who work as tour guides

Short Answer Questions

1. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?

2. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?

3. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

4. What does Steinbeck pack that will never be used?

5. What does Steinbeck see when he takes Charley for a walk?

(see the answer key)

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