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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 10 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Steinbeck shocked by Seattle?
(a) It has grown tremendously.
(b) It has way too many coffee shops.
(c) It has many homeless people.
(d) It is a very dirty city.

2. How old is Steinbeck at the time that he starts on his journey?
(a) 58
(b) 48
(c) 65
(d) 45

3. Near what river does Steinbeck spend the night?
(a) Colorado River
(b) Mississippi River
(c) Maple River
(d) Ohio River

4. What does Steinbeck name his camper?
(a) Rocinante
(b) Hi-ways
(c) Trigger
(d) Steinmaster

5. What is Steinbeck's wife's name?
(a) Ellen
(b) Eleanor
(c) Elaine
(d) Eileen

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Steinbeck think the dairy farms he sees must be subsidized?

2. Which author wrote that you can't go home again?

3. To what political party does Steinbeck belong?

4. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?

5. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?

(see the answer key)

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