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

2. What impresses Steinbeck at the rest stops?
(a) The dog walking areas
(b) The friendliness of other travelers
(c) The really clean facilities
(d) The variety of goods in the vending machines

3. How does Steinbeck meet a Canadian family?
(a) He follows Charley to the family's camp.
(b) He is in the motel room next to theirs.
(c) His camper is parked next to theirs.
(d) They meet at a diner.

4. What is the genre of this book?
(a) Essays
(b) Biography
(c) Travel memoir
(d) Autobiography

5. What have the doctors advised Steinbeck to do?
(a) Take cholesterol-lowing medication
(b) Slow down, watch his diet and stop drinking
(c) Take a nap every day
(d) Walk two miles every day

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Charley trained?

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

3. What national park does Steinbeck visit while in Montana?

4. How old is Steinbeck at the time that he starts on his journey?

5. Who is Steinbeck drawn to at the rest stops?

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