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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 is Steinbeck's purpose for taking the trip?
(a) Visit national monuments
(b) Revisit the country he once knew
(c) Find old college buddies
(d) Get out of town for awhile

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

3. In what direction does Steinbeck head on his first day?
(a) Southwest
(b) Southeast
(c) Northwest
(d) Northeast

4. What does Steinbeck think as the date for his departure approaches?
(a) He does not have enough film.
(b) Something will happen to delay or cancel the trip.
(c) He should reconsider his itinerary.
(d) He might consider taking a companion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Steinbeck compare the futility of trying to control a trip?

2. What does Steinbeck invite the Canadian family to do?

3. What book does Steinbeck read as he drinks coffee at a rest area?

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

5. Of what does the sight of a nuclear submarine remind Steinbeck?

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