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

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

3. Where was Charley trained?
(a) France
(b) Atlanta
(c) New Orleans
(d) New York

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

5. Of what is Steinbeck an avid collector?
(a) traffic signs
(b) books
(c) stamps
(d) junk

Short Answer Questions

1. With what was the vehicle outfitted?

2. What does the answer to #80 remind Steinbeck of?

3. What is Steinbeck's destination on the next day?

4. What does Steinbeck say about the journey he is about to take?

5. What material is everything in the motel made of, with the exception of the bedding and curtains?

(see the answer key)

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