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

2. What is Steinbeck's destination on the next day?
(a) Niagara Falls
(b) The northernmost county of Maine
(c) Kennebunkport
(d) Ontario

3. Why does Steinbeck rush to Spokane?
(a) To do some laundry
(b) To check into a hotel
(c) To find a veterinarian for Charley
(d) To get a good meal

4. What does Steinbeck enjoy in Idaho?
(a) Snow-capped mountains
(b) Fly fishing
(c) Wildflowers
(d) Baked potatoes

5. What kind of dog does Charley encounter at the rest area?
(a) Dachshund
(b) Pomeranian
(c) Jack Russell Terrier
(d) Schnauzer

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?

2. What does Steinbeck do when he breaks camp the next morning?

3. What is the tone of this book?

4. What does Steinbeck not like about hunting?

5. What is the occupation of Steinbeck's camping neighbor for the night?

(see the answer key)

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