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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 impact does the storm have on the Steinbecks' home?
(a) A tree crashes onto the roof.
(b) The roof is blown away.
(c) The wind forces in a window.
(d) It is completely demolished.

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

3. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.
(a) journalistic, poetic
(b) crafty, entertaining
(c) entertaining, boring
(d) informative, ascetic

4. Why does Mrs. Steinbeck shout at Steinbeck?
(a) He heads out into the storm to tend to his boat.
(b) He cannot hear her over the sound of the wind.
(c) She is frustrated by his lack of attention.
(d) He has been knocked unconscious.

5. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?
(a) Smoked ham
(b) Fresh eggs
(c) Dog food
(d) Cured bacon

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the genre of this book?

2. What is Steinbeck's wife's name?

3. To which state would Steinbeck like to move?

4. What does Steinbeck think is the trouble with New England voices?

5. What prevents Steinbeck from moving to the answer to #126?

(see the answer key)

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