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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?
(a) It is a boring routine.
(b) It is getting more and more expensive to make the trips.
(c) It is not the great expanse of the entire United States.
(d) It takes too much time out of his schedule.

2. What does Steinbeck mean by a "blown-in-the-glass" bum?
(a) A traveler who works as a glassblower.
(b) A traveler who is as fragile as glass.
(c) A traveler who drinks too much.
(d) A traveler who will only drink out of crystal.

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

4. What does Steinbeck say about the journey he is about to take?
(a) It is a very daunting proposition.
(b) It is something that he is dreading.
(c) It is much the same as all journeys that anyone takes.
(d) It is the trip of a lifetime.

5. How many years ago did Steinbeck travel the United States?
(a) 5
(b) 15
(c) 25
(d) 20

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

2. Who are the only ones who will understand the inability to control a trip?

3. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?

4. What is the tone of this book?

5. What do Steinbeck's friends warn him about regarding this trip?

(see the answer key)

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