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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Steinbeck forced to turn back?
(a) Charley gets sick on a trail.
(b) Charley reacts violently to the sight of bears.
(c) Steinbeck twists his ankle on a trail.
(d) It starts to get dark.

2. Why does Steinbeck stay in Texas three extra days?
(a) Charley needs veterinary care.
(b) Steinbeck is tired of driving.
(c) Steinbeck finds it hard to say goodbye to his wife.
(d) The camper needs some engine work done.

3. On what does Steinbeck reflect at this point of his journey?
(a) If he is doing the trip as it should be done
(b) If he should turn back
(c) If he should get a different camper
(d) If he should take a break

4. What is the source of trouble Steinbeck runs into while trying to cross the border into Canada?
(a) He needs Charley's rabies vaccination documents to return to the U.S.
(b) He cannot take his liquor into Canada.
(c) He has forgotten his birth certificate.
(d) He needs a passport.

5. What prevents Steinbeck from moving to the answer to #126?
(a) There are no great restaurants.
(b) There are no major league baseball teams.
(c) There is no ocean.
(d) There are no big cities.

6. What is the only valuable thing that happens on this day?
(a) Steinbeck has a good steak dinner.
(b) Steinbeck talks to his wife from a pay phone.
(c) Steinbeck writes in a journal.
(d) Steinbeck sees Niagara Falls.

7. Why has Steinbeck's visit disturbed his family?
(a) He drinks too much beer.
(b) He makes long distance phone calls on their phones.
(c) He has parked his camper in the yard.
(d) They want to remember the younger Steinbeck of their memories.

8. What is the evening meal where Steinbeck stops at a rental cabin and lunch room?
(a) Cheeseburger & fries and pudding
(b) Corned beef & cabbage and lemon pie
(c) Ham & beans and ice cream
(d) Beef stew & biscuits and chocolate cake

9. What does the park ranger warn Steinbeck about as he enters the answer to #130?
(a) Bears
(b) Extreme temperatures
(c) Falling rocks
(d) Coyotes

10. Where does Steinbeck go to reminisce with an old friend?
(a) Church
(b) The ballgame
(c) Johnny Garcia's bar
(d) Fishing

11. What does Steinbeck consider the river crossing at Bismarck to be?
(a) The true demarcation between east and west
(b) The most treacherous experience he has ever had
(c) The most beautiful place he has ever seen
(d) The most boring place he has ever been

12. What does Steinbeck do to accelerate his trip?
(a) Drives more hours each day
(b) Hits the multi-lane highways
(c) Exceeds the speed limits
(d) Changes his itinerary

13. What beauty does Steinbeck see at sunset?
(a) Purple and pink rays of light
(b) Sparkling snowflakes
(c) The colors of the rock layers
(d) Gleaming water on the river

14. What is Steinbeck's next destination?
(a) Chicago
(b) Milwaukee
(c) Toledo
(d) Detroit

15. How are Steinbeck's political views perceived by his family?
(a) As an insult to his upbringing
(b) As a nuisance
(c) As a radical
(d) As an uninformed person

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the group giving disturbing speeches?

2. Where does Steinbeck head after leaving Chicago?

3. What does Steinbeck plan to do in Chicago?

4. What does Steinbeck enjoy in Idaho?

5. Of what does the Columbia River region remind Steinbeck?

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