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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near what river does Steinbeck spend the night?
(a) Colorado River
(b) Ohio River
(c) Maple River
(d) Mississippi River

2. What does Steinbeck call the previous guest of a hotel room he waits in temporarily?
(a) Marvel the Magician
(b) Lonesome Harry
(c) Johnny on the Spot
(d) The Invisible Man

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

4. In additional to regionalism, what has Steinbeck noticed about America so far during his trip?
(a) A bland oneness
(b) Industriousness
(c) A spirit of giving
(d) Creative differences

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

6. Where does Steinbeck head after Bismarck?
(a) Mount Rushmore
(b) The Bad Lands
(c) The Painted Desert
(d) The Wisconsin Dells

7. What holiday does Steinbeck celebrate with his wife in Texas?
(a) Yom Kippur
(b) Thanksgiving
(c) Christmas
(d) Halloween

8. What does Steinbeck notice that have sprung up near urban centers?
(a) Industrial parks
(b) Baseball diamonds
(c) Drug stores
(d) Trailer parks

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

10. What national park does Steinbeck visit while in Montana?
(a) Yosemite National Park
(b) The Grand Canyon
(c) Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
(d) Yellowstone National Park

11. To what political party does Steinbeck belong?
(a) Independent
(b) Democratic
(c) Libertarian
(d) Republican

12. What does Steinbeck enjoy in Idaho?
(a) Fly fishing
(b) Wildflowers
(c) Snow-capped mountains
(d) Baked potatoes

13. Aside from the unpleasant family visit, how does Steinbeck find the Monterey Peninsula?
(a) It is sadly declining.
(b) It is too industrialized to suit him.
(c) It is more attractive but has lost its sense of wildness.
(d) It is much dirtier than he remembered.

14. Where does Steinbeck head after leaving Chicago?
(a) Michigan
(b) Iowa
(c) Wisconsin
(d) Indiana

15. What did Charley get at the hotel in Chicago?
(a) A good night's sleep
(b) Special dog treats
(c) A professional poodle grooming
(d) Play time with other dogs

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steinbeck, what do people living in a bland world crave?

2. What is the occupation of Steinbeck's camping neighbor for the night?

3. What does a friend want Steinbeck to bring back from his trip?

4. To which state would Steinbeck like to move?

5. What does Steinbeck contemplate as he drives through Louisiana?

(see the answer keys)

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