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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 was Charley trained?
(a) France
(b) Atlanta
(c) New York
(d) New Orleans

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

3. Steinbeck sees many ___________________ along his northeast route.
(a) restaurants
(b) motels
(c) antique shops
(d) bowling alleys

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

5. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?
(a) An old pickup truck
(b) An old VW van
(c) An old bakery truck
(d) An old school bus

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck go to church on his last morning in New England?

2. What does Steinbeck stock up on at a country store?

3. What is the heritage of the Canadians?

4. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

5. What is unusual about the inn Steinbeck finds?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some of the things that Steinbeck packs.

2. What are Steinbeck's requirements for this state of journeying--or bumdom as he calls it?

3. What does Steinbeck share with the adults in the Canadian family as a gesture of good will?

4. Explain how Steinbeck interjects humor into the book.

5. How does Steinbeck communicate in the book?

6. What is ironic about Steinbeck being an American writer?

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

8. Describe New England voices.

9. Describe Steinbeck's encounter with the young sailor.

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

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