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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 the final prerequisite for travelers?
(a) Get the car serviced
(b) Purchase traveler's checks
(c) Confirm hotel reservations
(d) Decide upon directions and destinations

2. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?
(a) Beat the coast-to-coast record
(b) Reacquaint himself with America's people and countryside
(c) Find a new place to live
(d) Chart the gas mileage for his vehicle

3. What does Steinbeck learn about all the writing materials he packs?
(a) He needs comprehenisve notes because he is so detail-oriented.
(b) He needs every word he writes down to write later.
(c) He needs sketchy notes just to jog his memory.
(d) He never writes from notes taken while traveling alone.

4. What is Steinbeck's destination on the next day?
(a) The northernmost county of Maine
(b) Niagara Falls
(c) Ontario
(d) Kennebunkport

5. Where does Steinbeck stay in a motel on his second night?
(a) Kennebunkport
(b) Augusta
(c) Bangor
(d) Portland

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?

2. How does Steinbeck meet a Canadian family?

3. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.

4. What is the name of Steinbeck's boat?

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

(see the answer key)

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