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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a friend want Steinbeck to bring back from his trip?
(a) Any honest men
(b) Rocks from the mountains
(c) Tumbleweed from the desert
(d) Beer from all the states he visits

2. What kind of dog does Charley encounter at the rest area?
(a) Schnauzer
(b) Dachshund
(c) Pomeranian
(d) Jack Russell Terrier

3. What is the only valuable thing that happens on this day?
(a) Steinbeck has a good steak dinner.
(b) Steinbeck writes in a journal.
(c) Steinbeck talks to his wife from a pay phone.
(d) Steinbeck sees Niagara Falls.

4. After the border fiasco, Steinbeck admits that he loves countries but hates _____________________.
(a) governments
(b) inaccurate road maps
(c) rundown roadside rest areas
(d) driving

5. What impresses Steinbeck about the Oregon coast?
(a) The fog
(b) Sequoia trees
(c) The rocks
(d) The orchards

Short Answer Questions

1. What significant event does Steinbeck anticipate in Montana?

2. What does Steinbeck notice that surrounds the small towns and villages?

3. What crime does the U.S. Customs Officer accuse Steinbeck of committing?

4. Who does Steinbeck believe was properly impressed with the country they trekked?

5. What does Steinbeck plan to do in Chicago?

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