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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think is the trouble with New England voices?
(a) They are very clipped.
(b) They talk too fast.
(c) They mumble their words.
(d) They are too nasal.

2. What does Steinbeck think of the hunters?
(a) They are the real men in this country.
(b) They are the best guys you'll ever meet.
(c) They will shoot at anything that moves.
(d) They stay out too long.

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

4. Why does Mrs. Steinbeck shout at Steinbeck?
(a) He has been knocked unconscious.
(b) She is frustrated by his lack of attention.
(c) He heads out into the storm to tend to his boat.
(d) He cannot hear her over the sound of the wind.

5. How does Steinbeck meet a Canadian family?
(a) He follows Charley to the family's camp.
(b) His camper is parked next to theirs.
(c) They meet at a diner.
(d) He is in the motel room next to theirs.

6. Of what is Steinbeck an avid collector?
(a) traffic signs
(b) books
(c) stamps
(d) junk

7. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?
(a) Chicago and Seattle
(b) Chicago and San Francisco
(c) Atlanta and San Francisco
(d) Chicago and Denver

8. What do some of the migrant families use for shelter?
(a) Pup tents
(b) Cabins
(c) Motels
(d) Large canvas tents

9. According to Steinbeck, every journey has its own __________________.
(a) deadline
(b) climax
(c) personality
(d) price

10. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?
(a) Confirm hotel reservations
(b) Purchase traveler's checks
(c) Decide upon directions and destinations
(d) Get the car serviced

11. What damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?
(a) Major body damage
(b) Just a few light scratches
(c) Broken windows
(d) Motor damage

12. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?
(a) It takes too much time out of his schedule.
(b) It is not the great expanse of the entire United States.
(c) It is getting more and more expensive to make the trips.
(d) It is a boring routine.

13. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?
(a) Increase his curiosity
(b) Get him travel discounts
(c) Give him more spare time
(d) Make travel impossible

14. How does Charley let Steinbeck know he wants something?
(a) He runs in circles.
(b) He howls.
(c) He makes a sound through his teeth.
(d) He barks five times.

15. What happens when the eye of the storm passes?
(a) The sun suddenly appears.
(b) Everything gets very quiet.
(c) The wind whips up from the opposite direction.
(d) It gets as dark as night outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck do to Charley to protect him in the deer hunting region of inner Maine?

2. What is the name of Steinbeck's boat?

3. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?

4. Of what does the sight of a nuclear submarine remind Steinbeck?

5. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

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