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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who are the only ones who will understand the inability to control a trip?
(a) Those who work as tour guides
(b) Those who sell travel packages
(c) Those who plan trips for a business
(d) Those who know about the nature of journeys

3. What is the heritage of the Canadians?
(a) English
(b) French
(c) Dutch
(d) German

4. What has Steinbeck become over the years?
(a) An expert on travel
(b) A famous, contemporary writer
(c) A cantankerous old man
(d) A sentimental fool

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

6. To what does Steinbeck compare the futility of trying to control a trip?
(a) Trying to swim upstream
(b) Trying to herd cats
(c) Trying to shoot fish in a barrel
(d) Trying to control a marriage

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

8. When does Steinbeck plan to set off on his journey?
(a) The day after the Fourth of July
(b) The day after Christmas
(c) The day after New Year's
(d) The day after Labor Day

9. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?
(a) A reason for traveling
(b) A passport
(c) Good walking shoes
(d) Luggage on wheels

10. What does Steinbeck name his camper?
(a) Hi-ways
(b) Trigger
(c) Rocinante
(d) Steinmaster

11. With what was the vehicle outfitted?
(a) A CB radio
(b) A mattress on the floor
(c) A GPS system
(d) A stereo system

12. Where does Steinbeck park his camper on his first night?
(a) At a roadside rest stop
(b) Near a farmer's creek
(c) At a trailer park
(d) In a woods

13. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?
(a) They capsize.
(b) They blow out to sea.
(c) They blow onto a mud bank.
(d) They crash into Steinbeck's boat.

14. What kind of dog is Charley?
(a) Jack Russell Terrier
(b) Poodle
(c) German Shephard
(d) Dachshund

15. Who wants to accompany Steinbeck on the trip?
(a) Mrs. Steinbeck
(b) Steinbeck's son
(c) A neighbor boy
(d) Steinbeck's lawyer

Short Answer Questions

1. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?

2. What does Steinbeck see when he takes Charley for a walk?

3. What does Steinbeck share with the adults in the family?

4. What does Steinbeck not like about hunting?

5. What is the tone of this book?

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