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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. How many years ago did Steinbeck travel the United States?
(a) 15
(b) 5
(c) 20
(d) 25

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

3. What does Steinbeck notice that surrounds the small towns and villages?
(a) Industrial parks
(b) Garbage dumps and junk yards
(c) Fast food restaurants
(d) Car dealerships

4. What happens when the eye of the storm passes?
(a) The sun suddenly appears.
(b) It gets as dark as night outside.
(c) The wind whips up from the opposite direction.
(d) Everything gets very quiet.

5. What is the name of Steinbeck's boat?
(a) Fayre Eleyne
(b) East of Eden
(c) Rocinante
(d) Smooth Sailing

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck do to Charley to protect him in the deer hunting region of inner Maine?

2. According to Steinbeck, _____________ is the greater part of recognition.

3. Why does Steinbeck essentially ignore his doctors' advice?

4. What material is everything in the attached diner made of, including the waitress' apron?

5. What have the doctors advised Steinbeck to do?

(see the answer key)

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