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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 hope to accomplish on the trip?
(a) Reacquaint himself with America's people and countryside
(b) Find a new place to live
(c) Chart the gas mileage for his vehicle
(d) Beat the coast-to-coast record

2. Where does Steinbeck stay in a motel on his second night?
(a) Augusta
(b) Kennebunkport
(c) Portland
(d) Bangor

3. What material is everything in the motel made of, with the exception of the bedding and curtains?
(a) plastic
(b) wood
(c) glass
(d) brass

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

5. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?
(a) Atlanta and San Francisco
(b) Chicago and Seattle
(c) Chicago and San Francisco
(d) Chicago and Denver

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck re-anchor his boat?

2. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

3. What have the doctors advised Steinbeck to do?

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

5. What does Steinbeck call the previous guest of a hotel room he waits in temporarily?

(see the answer key)

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