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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 10 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what political party does Steinbeck belong?
(a) Republican
(b) Independent
(c) Libertarian
(d) Democratic

2. How do New Englanders talk?
(a) In single words or short phrases
(b) In rambling speech patterns
(c) They answer questions with questions
(d) In long, drawn out sentences

3. Where does Steinbeck re-anchor his boat?
(a) Closer to the coastline
(b) At a new marina
(c) At the next pier
(d) A hundred yards into the bay

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

5. What is the traveler's second prerequisite for traveling?
(a) Ask the neighbors to feed your pets
(b) Stop mail and newspaper delivery
(c) Planning the trip in time and space
(d) Getting cheap airfare

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Steinbeck become over the years?

2. What beauty does Steinbeck see at sunset?

3. What disrupts the family visit?

4. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?

5. What impact does the storm have on the Steinbecks' home?

(see the answer key)

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