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

2. What does Steinbeck do when he breaks camp the next morning?
(a) Throws water on his campfire
(b) Leaves a bottle for a keepsake for the Canadian family
(c) Writes a few postcards
(d) Takes Charley for a run

3. Steinbeck sees many ___________________ along his northeast route.
(a) restaurants
(b) antique shops
(c) motels
(d) bowling alleys

4. Where does Steinbeck live?
(a) New York
(b) Monterey
(c) Atlanta
(d) Seattle

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Charley trained?

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

3. With what was the vehicle outfitted?

4. What does Steinbeck pack that will never be used?

5. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

(see the answer key)

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