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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. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?
(a) Make travel impossible
(b) Get him travel discounts
(c) Increase his curiosity
(d) Give him more spare time

2. What happens to delay Steinbeck's plans?
(a) Hurricane Donna hits.
(b) A blizzard hits New York.
(c) The camper's tires go flat.
(d) His wife needs emergency surgery.

3. Steinbeck sees many ___________________ along his northeast route.
(a) restaurants
(b) bowling alleys
(c) antique shops
(d) motels

4. What is the unspoken motivation for Steinbeck's decision to make the trip?
(a) He is growing older and may not get another chance.
(b) He needs some time alone to think.
(c) He made a bet with himself to do it by his 60th birthday.
(d) He wants to surprise his college roommate.

5. Who wants to accompany Steinbeck on the trip?
(a) A neighbor boy
(b) Mrs. Steinbeck
(c) Steinbeck's son
(d) Steinbeck's lawyer

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?

2. What does Steinbeck name his camper?

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

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

5. With what gadget is Rocinante equipped?

(see the answer key)

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