Travels with Charley: In Search of America Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Travels with Charley: In Search of America Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Steinbeck stock up on at a country store?
(a) Cookies and cupcakes
(b) Salty snacks
(c) Liquor and beer
(d) Cold cuts

4. Where does Steinbeck go to church on his last morning in New England?
(a) New Hampshire
(b) Maine
(c) Connecticut
(d) Vermont

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

6. What kind of dog does Charley encounter at the rest area?
(a) Pomeranian
(b) Dachshund
(c) Jack Russell Terrier
(d) Schnauzer

7. What does Steinbeck expect to experience on the road?
(a) Elation
(b) Desolation
(c) Spirituality
(d) Boredom

8. 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

9. What does the answer to #80 remind Steinbeck of?
(a) The Everglades
(b) His hometown in Salinas
(c) Avalon in the King Arthur legends
(d) The Bahamas

10. What material is everything in the attached diner made of, including the waitress' apron?
(a) polyester
(b) aluminum
(c) plastic
(d) wood

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

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

13. Where does Steinbeck re-anchor his boat?
(a) Closer to the coastline
(b) At the next pier
(c) A hundred yards into the bay
(d) At a new marina

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What have people always told Steinbeck about his wanderlust?

2. Of what is Steinbeck an avid collector?

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

4. What does Steinbeck think as the date for his departure approaches?

5. What do some of the migrant families use for shelter?

(see the answer keys)

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