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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 destination on the next day?
(a) Niagara Falls
(b) The northernmost county of Maine
(c) Ontario
(d) Kennebunkport

2. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?
(a) They capsize.
(b) They crash into Steinbeck's boat.
(c) They blow out to sea.
(d) They blow onto a mud bank.

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

4. What does Steinbeck buy at roadside markets?
(a) Apples and hard apple cider
(b) Fresh pies
(c) Souvenirs
(d) Fresh vegetables

5. What does Steinbeck stock up on at a country store?
(a) Cookies and cupcakes
(b) Liquor and beer
(c) Cold cuts
(d) Salty snacks

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?

2. With what was the vehicle outfitted?

3. What does Steinbeck mean by a "blown-in-the-glass" bum?

4. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.

5. How does Steinbeck meet a Canadian family?

(see the answer key)

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