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

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

3. What has Steinbeck become over the years?
(a) A cantankerous old man
(b) A famous, contemporary writer
(c) A sentimental fool
(d) An expert on travel

4. What have people always told Steinbeck about his wanderlust?
(a) He is crazy to even think about it.
(b) He needs to indulge it.
(c) Everybody has it to some degree.
(d) He will grow out of it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?

2. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?

3. Where does Steinbeck live?

4. What has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?

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

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