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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the eye of the storm passes?
(a) It gets as dark as night outside.
(b) The wind whips up from the opposite direction.
(c) The sun suddenly appears.
(d) Everything gets very quiet.

2. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?
(a) Ask the neighbors to feed your pets
(b) Stop mail and newspaper delivery
(c) Getting cheap airfare
(d) Planning the trip in time and space

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

4. What does Steinbeck pack that will never be used?
(a) 150 magazines
(b) 5 decks of cards
(c) 150 lbs. of books
(d) 150 postcards

5. Steinbeck writes, "We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; _______________________
(a) we take a journey."
(b) we enter into a new dimension."
(c) a trip takes us."
(d) we define destinies."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steinbeck, _____________ is the greater part of recognition.

2. What has Steinbeck become over the years?

3. Who wants to accompany Steinbeck on the trip?

4. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?

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

(see the answer key)

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