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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 plan to do in Chicago?
(a) Meet his wife
(b) Go to a Cubs game
(c) See his publisher
(d) Eat a great steak dinner

2. Where does Steinbeck re-anchor his boat?
(a) At a new marina
(b) A hundred yards into the bay
(c) At the next pier
(d) Closer to the coastline

3. What quality do the people of #126 have that is so appealing to Steinbeck?
(a) They are stubborn.
(b) They talk easily.
(c) They don't talk much.
(d) They are easygoing.

4. What book does Steinbeck read as he drinks coffee at a rest area?
(a) East of Eden
(b) The Hawaiians
(c) Quo Vadis
(d) The Spectator

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Steinbeck's destination on the next day?

2. What did Charley get at the hotel in Chicago?

3. What does Steinbeck do to Charley to protect him in the deer hunting region of inner Maine?

4. Of what is Steinbeck an avid collector?

5. What does Steinbeck learn about all the writing materials he packs?

(see the answer key)

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