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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck expect to experience on the road?
(a) Desolation
(b) Boredom
(c) Spirituality
(d) Elation

2. What kind of dog is Charley?
(a) German Shephard
(b) Poodle
(c) Jack Russell Terrier
(d) Dachshund

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

4. What happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?
(a) A blizzard hits New York.
(b) His wife needs emergency surgery.
(c) The camper's tires go flat.
(d) Hurricane Donna hits.

5. Where does Steinbeck plan to stay the next night?
(a) In the White Mountains
(b) On the Connecticut River
(c) In Ontario
(d) In the Green Mountains

Short Answer Questions

1. What damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?

2. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?

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

4. What does Steinbeck share with the adults in the family?

5. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?

(see the answer key)

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