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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?
(a) Hispanics
(b) Europeans
(c) Americans
(d) Asians

2. Where was Charley trained?
(a) New York
(b) Atlanta
(c) France
(d) New Orleans

3. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?
(a) Reacquaint himself with America's people and countryside
(b) Chart the gas mileage for his vehicle
(c) Beat the coast-to-coast record
(d) Find a new place to live

4. Why does Steinbeck not take another person on the trip?
(a) Another person probably wouldn't like the radio stations he likes.
(b) Another person would change the experience from observation to interactivity.
(c) Another person would probably change the itinerary.
(d) Another person would talk too much.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?

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

3. What does Steinbeck say about the journey he is about to take?

4. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

5. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

(see the answer key)

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