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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steinbeck consider the river crossing at Bismarck to be?
(a) The most beautiful place he has ever seen
(b) The most boring place he has ever been
(c) The most treacherous experience he has ever had
(d) The true demarcation between east and west

2. What have people always told Steinbeck about his wanderlust?
(a) He will grow out of it.
(b) Everybody has it to some degree.
(c) He is crazy to even think about it.
(d) He needs to indulge it.

3. Steinbeck writes, "We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; _______________________
(a) we enter into a new dimension."
(b) a trip takes us."
(c) we take a journey."
(d) we define destinies."

4. What is the final prerequisite for travelers?
(a) Purchase traveler's checks
(b) Get the car serviced
(c) Decide upon directions and destinations
(d) Confirm hotel reservations

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Steinbeck essentially ignore his doctors' advice?

2. What quality do the people of #126 have that is so appealing to Steinbeck?

3. In what direction does Steinbeck head on his first day?

4. Who are the only ones who will understand the inability to control a trip?

5. What does Steinbeck hope to accomplish on the trip?

(see the answer key)

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