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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 4 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?
(a) Whether he will be back in time for Christmas
(b) The strong desire in everyone to do what he is about to do
(c) What kind of weather he will encounter
(d) Whether his wife will be mad at him

3. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.
(a) journalistic, poetic
(b) crafty, entertaining
(c) informative, ascetic
(d) entertaining, boring

4. Where does Steinbeck head after Bismarck?
(a) Mount Rushmore
(b) The Bad Lands
(c) The Wisconsin Dells
(d) The Painted Desert

5. When Steinbeck gives a ride to a white man, what happens to end the ride?
(a) They reach the man's destination.
(b) The man shouts at Steinbeck.
(c) The camper runs out of gas.
(d) The camper has a flat tire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crime does the U.S. Customs Officer accuse Steinbeck of committing?

2. In what city in North Dakota does Steinbeck stop?

3. Why does Steinbeck rush to Spokane?

4. How many years ago did Steinbeck travel the United States?

5. What does Steinbeck plan to do in Chicago?

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