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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the genre of this book?
(a) Essays
(b) Autobiography
(c) Biography
(d) Travel memoir

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

4. Who is the first person Steinbeck meets on his trip?
(a) A gas station attendant
(b) A waitress
(c) A sailor
(d) A policeman

5. Of what is Steinbeck an avid collector?
(a) junk
(b) books
(c) stamps
(d) traffic signs

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck park his camper on his first night?

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

3. What impact does the storm have on the Steinbecks' home?

4. Where does Steinbeck stay in a motel on his second night?

5. What does Steinbeck see when he takes Charley for a walk?

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