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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 happens when the eye of the storm passes?
(a) Everything gets very quiet.
(b) It gets as dark as night outside.
(c) The wind whips up from the opposite direction.
(d) The sun suddenly appears.

2. Steinbeck writes, "We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; _______________________
(a) we enter into a new dimension."
(b) we define destinies."
(c) we take a journey."
(d) a trip takes us."

3. Where does Steinbeck park his camper on his first night?
(a) At a roadside rest stop
(b) Near a farmer's creek
(c) At a trailer park
(d) In a woods

4. According to Steinbeck, every journey has its own __________________.
(a) deadline
(b) personality
(c) climax
(d) price

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steinbeck, _____________ is the greater part of recognition.

2. What does Steinbeck plan to do in Chicago?

3. How is Steinbeck able to travel unnoticed?

4. What is the name of Steinbeck's boat?

5. Why do many people invest in house trailers?

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