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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 are the Bad Lands like during the day?
(a) They are lush.
(b) They are engaging.
(c) They create fear.
(d) They are very bright.

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

3. In additional to regionalism, what has Steinbeck noticed about America so far during his trip?
(a) A bland oneness
(b) Creative differences
(c) Industriousness
(d) A spirit of giving

4. What does Steinbeck learn about all the writing materials he packs?
(a) He needs sketchy notes just to jog his memory.
(b) He needs every word he writes down to write later.
(c) He needs comprehenisve notes because he is so detail-oriented.
(d) He never writes from notes taken while traveling alone.

5. To what political party does Steinbeck belong?
(a) Libertarian
(b) Independent
(c) Republican
(d) Democratic

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck go to church on his last morning in New England?

2. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?

3. What does Steinbeck expect to experience on the road?

4. What does Steinbeck not like about hunting?

5. Where does Steinbeck go for a family visit?

(see the answer key)

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