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

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck head after spending the night among the sequoias?

2. In additional to regionalism, what has Steinbeck noticed about America so far during his trip?

3. How are Steinbeck's political views perceived by his family?

4. What does Steinbeck do to accelerate his trip?

5. Why does Steinbeck stay in Texas three extra days?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Steinbeck diffuse a father and son fight when he rents a cabin one night?

2. Why does Steinbeck believe in what author Thomas Wolfe meant when he wrote, "You Can't Go Home Again?"

3. What has Steinbeck noticed about America so far on his trip?

4. Why is the rock with the mica in it so important to Steinbeck?

5. What is Steinbeck's intention for stopping at Sauk Centre, Minnesota?

6. What two national attractions does Steinbeck visit before leaving Montana?

7. How does Steinbeck perceive Seattle?

8. What has Steinbeck learned about America so far?

9. What is the irony of the situation Steinbeck encounters at the Canadian border?

10. What dashes Steinbeck's hopes for a good visit with his family?

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