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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. Why does Mrs. Steinbeck shout at Steinbeck?
(a) He cannot hear her over the sound of the wind.
(b) He heads out into the storm to tend to his boat.
(c) He has been knocked unconscious.
(d) She is frustrated by his lack of attention.

2. According to Steinbeck, _____________ is the greater part of recognition.
(a) context
(b) a handsome face
(c) likeability
(d) news coverage

3. What urge has Steinbeck felt all his life?
(a) The urge to be an artist.
(b) The urge to be an athlete.
(c) The urge to be somewhere else.
(d) The urge to be someone else.

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

5. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?
(a) The strong desire in everyone to do what he is about to do
(b) Whether he will be back in time for Christmas
(c) Whether his wife will be mad at him
(d) What kind of weather he will encounter

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years ago did Steinbeck travel the United States?

2. What is the name of Steinbeck's boat?

3. The same person going over the same route twice experiences _______________________________.

4. What does Steinbeck name his camper?

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

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