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

2. Where does Steinbeck stay in a motel on his second night?
(a) Portland
(b) Kennebunkport
(c) Bangor
(d) Augusta

3. What does Steinbeck buy at roadside markets?
(a) Apples and hard apple cider
(b) Fresh vegetables
(c) Souvenirs
(d) Fresh pies

4. What is the name of Steinbeck's boat?
(a) East of Eden
(b) Smooth Sailing
(c) Rocinante
(d) Fayre Eleyne

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?

2. What does Steinbeck name his camper?

3. According to Steinbeck, every journey has its own __________________.

4. What is the genre of this book?

5. What is Steinbeck's purpose for taking the trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Steinbeck respond to his friends' concerns about the dangers of road travel?

2. What is John Steinbeck's view on the journey he is about to take?

3. Explain how Steinbeck interjects humor into the book.

4. Describe New England voices.

5. What is so depressing about Steinbeck's stop in Bangor?

6. What causes Steinbeck's wife, Elaine, to shout at him?

7. Describe Deer Isle.

8. What does Steinbeck discover about the French Canadians in northern Maine?

9. What is Steinbeck's purpose for taking this trip?

10. What does Steinbeck think about the personality of each journey?

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