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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?
(a) What kind of weather he will encounter
(b) Whether he will be back in time for Christmas
(c) The strong desire in everyone to do what he is about to do
(d) Whether his wife will be mad at him

2. What does Steinbeck share with the adults in the family?
(a) Books
(b) Magazines
(c) Cigarettes
(d) Rare cognac

3. Why does Mrs. Steinbeck shout at Steinbeck?
(a) She is frustrated by his lack of attention.
(b) He heads out into the storm to tend to his boat.
(c) He has been knocked unconscious.
(d) He cannot hear her over the sound of the wind.

4. What happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?
(a) The camper's tires go flat.
(b) Hurricane Donna hits.
(c) His wife needs emergency surgery.
(d) A blizzard hits New York.

5. How is Steinbeck able to travel unnoticed?
(a) He wears a wig and sunglasses.
(b) He dyes his hair black.
(c) People do not expect famous authors to be traveling in a trailer with a dog for a companion.
(d) He gains a lot of weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Steinbeck plan to set off on his journey?

2. What do the Canadians migrate over the border to pick?

3. Where does Steinbeck plan to stay the next night?

4. What do some of the migrant families use for shelter?

5. Whose birthplace is Steinbeck anxious to visit?

(see the answer key)

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