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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 does Steinbeck exclude from the novel?
(a) The notes he makes on a tape recorder
(b) The notes he makes in a journal
(c) The Chicago reunion with his wife
(d) Phone calls he places to his family

2. How do New Englanders talk?
(a) In rambling speech patterns
(b) They answer questions with questions
(c) In single words or short phrases
(d) In long, drawn out sentences

3. Why does Steinbeck not take another person on the trip?
(a) Another person would change the experience from observation to interactivity.
(b) Another person would talk too much.
(c) Another person would probably change the itinerary.
(d) Another person probably wouldn't like the radio stations he likes.

4. Where does Steinbeck head after leaving California?
(a) The Grand Canyon
(b) The Rocky Mountains
(c) The Mojave Desert
(d) The Tetons

5. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?
(a) Europeans
(b) Americans
(c) Hispanics
(d) Asians

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Steinbeck forced to turn back?

2. What does Steinbeck pack that will never be used?

3. What is the evening meal where Steinbeck stops at a rental cabin and lunch room?

4. On what does Steinbeck reflect at this point of his journey?

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

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