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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. What does Steinbeck mean by a "blown-in-the-glass" bum?
(a) A traveler who drinks too much.
(b) A traveler who will only drink out of crystal.
(c) A traveler who is as fragile as glass.
(d) A traveler who works as a glassblower.

2. Where does Steinbeck live?
(a) New York
(b) Atlanta
(c) Seattle
(d) Monterey

3. Steinbeck sees many ___________________ along his northeast route.
(a) motels
(b) restaurants
(c) antique shops
(d) bowling alleys

4. Why do many people invest in house trailers?
(a) Home foreclosures
(b) Cost and mobility
(c) Adventure
(d) Status

5. What is the name of the group giving disturbing speeches?
(a) The Democrats
(b) The Toastmasters
(c) The Cheerleaders
(d) The Republicans

Short Answer Questions

1. What returns for Mrs. Steinbeck when she talks to a fellow Texan?

2. What does Steinbeck invite the Canadian family to do?

3. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.

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

5. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?

(see the answer key)

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