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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 does Steinbeck consider himself to be?
(a) An adequate writer
(b) An American writer
(c) A sophisticated writer
(d) A simple storyteller

2. Where does Steinbeck live?
(a) Monterey
(b) Atlanta
(c) Seattle
(d) New York

3. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?
(a) Exciting
(b) Freeing
(c) Adventurous
(d) Bumdom

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Steinbeck at the time that he starts on his journey?

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

3. What happens to the neighboring boats after Steinbeck cuts the rope holding them together?

4. What does Steinbeck mean by a "blown-in-the-glass" bum?

5. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?

(see the answer key)

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