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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 do to Charley to protect him in the deer hunting region of inner Maine?
(a) Boards him in a kennel
(b) Ties red tissue paper around his tail
(c) Makes him stay in the camper
(d) Puts a bell around his neck

2. What is unusual about the inn Steinbeck finds?
(a) Its neon sign flashes that it is open and has vacancies but no one is there.
(b) It has valet parking
(c) It is not in any guidebook.
(d) It is not open on weekends.

3. After the border fiasco, Steinbeck admits that he loves countries but hates _____________________.
(a) inaccurate road maps
(b) governments
(c) driving
(d) rundown roadside rest areas

4. What does Steinbeck do when he breaks camp the next morning?
(a) Throws water on his campfire
(b) Writes a few postcards
(c) Leaves a bottle for a keepsake for the Canadian family
(d) Takes Charley for a run

5. What quality do the people of #126 have that is so appealing to Steinbeck?
(a) They are stubborn.
(b) They are easygoing.
(c) They talk easily.
(d) They don't talk much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the heritage of the Canadians?

2. What is Steinbeck's next destination?

3. What did Charley get at the hotel in Chicago?

4. In what city in North Dakota does Steinbeck stop?

5. What is the subject about which Steinbeck is noted for writing?

(see the answer key)

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