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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Steinbeck do single-handedly on his boat?
(a) He hoists up the anchors.
(b) He refinishes the interior.
(c) He sends out S.O.S. messages.
(d) He steers it out of the bay.

3. What does Steinbeck say about the journey he is about to take?
(a) It is a very daunting proposition.
(b) It is the trip of a lifetime.
(c) It is much the same as all journeys that anyone takes.
(d) It is something that he is dreading.

4. Where does Steinbeck plan to stay the next night?
(a) In Ontario
(b) In the Green Mountains
(c) In the White Mountains
(d) On the Connecticut River

5. What infuriates Steinbeck about a neighbor's boat anchoring prior to the storm?
(a) They don't use any anchor.
(b) They have used his anchor without preparation.
(c) They anchor too far away from shore.
(d) Their amateurish preparation endangers his boat.

6. Where has Steinbeck's friend made a reservation for him?
(a) Niagara Falls
(b) Kennebunkport
(c) Mt. Killington
(d) Deer Isle

7. In this book, Steinbeck's style is neither ______________ in nature nor completely ________________.
(a) informative, ascetic
(b) entertaining, boring
(c) crafty, entertaining
(d) journalistic, poetic

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

9. According to Steinbeck, every journey has its own __________________.
(a) personality
(b) climax
(c) deadline
(d) price

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

11. What has come over the country since Steinbeck's last trip?
(a) Overwhelming sadness
(b) Wealth and prosperity
(c) A sense of pride
(d) Many changes

12. What does Steinbeck stock up on at a country store?
(a) Salty snacks
(b) Cookies and cupcakes
(c) Cold cuts
(d) Liquor and beer

13. 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

14. How does Steinbeck calm down after the storm?
(a) He drinks a big glass of whiskey.
(b) He takes a hot shower.
(c) He takes a nap.
(d) He plays golf.

15. What is the heritage of the Canadians?
(a) German
(b) Dutch
(c) French
(d) English

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think about as he packs the camper?

2. What does Steinbeck expect to experience on the road?

3. What is wrong with Steinbeck's travel to these cities?

4. What does Steinbeck not like about hunting?

5. To what two cities does Steinbeck often fly?

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