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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impresses Steinbeck at the rest stops?
(a) The dog walking areas
(b) The really clean facilities
(c) The variety of goods in the vending machines
(d) The friendliness of other travelers

2. Where does Steinbeck go for a family visit?
(a) His brother's house
(b) His sister's house
(c) His cousin's house
(d) His uncle's house

3. Who is Steinbeck drawn to at the rest stops?
(a) Truck drivers
(b) Tour groups
(c) Families
(d) Military personnel

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

5. What does Steinbeck plan to do in Chicago?
(a) Eat a great steak dinner
(b) See his publisher
(c) Go to a Cubs game
(d) Meet his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person Steinbeck meets on his trip?

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

3. What is the first prerequisite for travelers?

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

5. What does Steinbeck stock up on at a country store?

(see the answer key)

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