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

2. Where does Steinbeck get lost in heavy traffic?
(a) Green Bay
(b) Chicago
(c) Detroit
(d) Minneapolis-St. Paul

3. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?
(a) He refinishes the interior.
(b) He steers it out of the bay.
(c) He hoists up the anchors.
(d) He sends out S.O.S. messages.

4. To what does Steinbeck compare the futility of trying to control a trip?
(a) Trying to swim upstream
(b) Trying to shoot fish in a barrel
(c) Trying to control a marriage
(d) Trying to herd cats

5. Why do many people invest in house trailers?
(a) Cost and mobility
(b) Adventure
(c) Status
(d) Home foreclosures

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charley let Steinbeck know he wants something?

2. What has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?

3. What does Steinbeck invite the Canadian family to do?

4. Where does Steinbeck go to church on his last morning in New England?

5. Why does Mrs. Steinbeck shout at Steinbeck?

(see the answer key)

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