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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Steinbeck essentially ignore his doctors' advice?
(a) He wants quality in his life, not necessarily quantity of years.
(b) They have been wrong before.
(c) He thinks he knows better than the doctors.
(d) He wants a second opinion.

2. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?
(a) Good walking shoes
(b) Luggage on wheels
(c) A passport
(d) A reason for traveling

3. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?
(a) He refinishes the interior.
(b) He steers it out of the bay.
(c) He sends out S.O.S. messages.
(d) He hoists up the anchors.

4. What does Steinbeck learn about all the writing materials he packs?
(a) He never writes from notes taken while traveling alone.
(b) He needs sketchy notes just to jog his memory.
(c) He needs comprehenisve notes because he is so detail-oriented.
(d) He needs every word he writes down to write later.

5. What does Steinbeck buy at roadside markets?
(a) Fresh pies
(b) Fresh vegetables
(c) Apples and hard apple cider
(d) Souvenirs

Short Answer Questions

1. How do New Englanders talk?

2. In what vehicle did Steinbeck travel on this trip?

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

4. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?

5. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?

(see the answer key)

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