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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?
(a) The strong desire in everyone to do what he is about to do
(b) Whether his wife will be mad at him
(c) What kind of weather he will encounter
(d) Whether he will be back in time for Christmas

2. What does Steinbeck think the waitress is capable of doing?
(a) Becoming a pastry chef
(b) Sucking all the joy from life within her range
(c) Singing in an all girls' band
(d) Being a gymnast

3. What does Steinbeck do to accelerate his trip?
(a) Hits the multi-lane highways
(b) Changes his itinerary
(c) Drives more hours each day
(d) Exceeds the speed limits

4. How is Steinbeck able to travel unnoticed?
(a) He wears a wig and sunglasses.
(b) He gains a lot of weight.
(c) He dyes his hair black.
(d) People do not expect famous authors to be traveling in a trailer with a dog for a companion.

5. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?
(a) Increase his curiosity
(b) Give him more spare time
(c) Get him travel discounts
(d) Make travel impossible

Short Answer Questions

1. What damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?

2. What happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?

3. What does the park ranger warn Steinbeck about as he enters the answer to #130?

4. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?

5. In additional to regionalism, what has Steinbeck noticed about America so far during his trip?

(see the answer key)

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