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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where does Steinbeck go to church on his last morning in New England?
(a) Connecticut
(b) Vermont
(c) New Hampshire
(d) Maine
2. What infuriates Steinbeck about a neighbor's boat anchoring prior to the storm?
(a) They don't use any anchor.
(b) Their amateurish preparation endangers his boat.
(c) They anchor too far away from shore.
(d) They have used his anchor without preparation.
3. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?
(a) Whether he will be back in time for Christmas
(b) The strong desire in everyone to do what he is about to do
(c) Whether his wife will be mad at him
(d) What kind of weather he will encounter
4. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?
(a) Purchase traveler's checks
(b) Confirm hotel reservations
(c) Decide upon directions and destinations
(d) Get the car serviced
5. What is the unspoken motivation for Steinbeck's decision to make the trip?
(a) He needs some time alone to think.
(b) He wants to surprise his college roommate.
(c) He made a bet with himself to do it by his 60th birthday.
(d) He is growing older and may not get another chance.
Short Answer Questions
1. What material is everything in the motel made of, with the exception of the bedding and curtains?
2. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.
3. What has Steinbeck become over the years?
4. Of what does the sight of a nuclear submarine remind Steinbeck?
5. What is the heritage of the Canadians?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Steinbeck's encounter with the young sailor.
2. What does Steinbeck's 13-year-old neighbor boy symbolize?
3. What does Steinbeck discover about the French Canadians in northern Maine?
4. What is Steinbeck's explanation for the junk yards and garbage dumps surrounding the small towns and villages through which he passes?
5. Explain how Steinbeck interjects humor into the book.
6. Explain the irony in the scene in which Steinbeck discusses politics with the egg farmer.
7. What misgivings does Steinbeck experience as the day of his departure approaches?
8. Why are Steinbeck's friends concerned for his safety on the road?
9. Describe New England voices.
10. How does Steinbeck communicate in the book?
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