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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What damages do Fayre Eleyne and Rocinante sustain?
(a) Major body damage
(b) Just a few light scratches
(c) Motor damage
(d) Broken windows

3. To what does Steinbeck compare the futility of trying to control a trip?
(a) Trying to control a marriage
(b) Trying to shoot fish in a barrel
(c) Trying to herd cats
(d) Trying to swim upstream

4. What is Steinbeck's wife's name?
(a) Eleanor
(b) Ellen
(c) Elaine
(d) Eileen

5. Why does Steinbeck not take another person on the trip?
(a) Another person probably wouldn't like the radio stations he likes.
(b) Another person would change the experience from observation to interactivity.
(c) Another person would talk too much.
(d) Another person would probably change the itinerary.

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

7. What does Steinbeck pack that will never be used?
(a) 5 decks of cards
(b) 150 lbs. of books
(c) 150 postcards
(d) 150 magazines

8. Where does Steinbeck park his camper on his first night?
(a) At a trailer park
(b) In a woods
(c) Near a farmer's creek
(d) At a roadside rest stop

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

10. What kind of dog does Charley encounter at the rest area?
(a) Pomeranian
(b) Schnauzer
(c) Jack Russell Terrier
(d) Dachshund

11. How old is Steinbeck at the time that he starts on his journey?
(a) 45
(b) 48
(c) 65
(d) 58

12. What do the Canadians migrate over the border to pick?
(a) Raspberries
(b) Potatoes
(c) Peaches
(d) Lettuce

13. What does Steinbeck call this state of journeying?
(a) Adventurous
(b) Freeing
(c) Exciting
(d) Bumdom

14. When does Steinbeck plan to set off on his journey?
(a) The day after New Year's
(b) The day after the Fourth of July
(c) The day after Christmas
(d) The day after Labor Day

15. What does Steinbeck think old age will do?
(a) Make travel impossible
(b) Get him travel discounts
(c) Increase his curiosity
(d) Give him more spare time

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steinbeck think as the date for his departure approaches?

2. What is the tone of this book?

3. In what direction does Steinbeck head on his first day?

4. Where does Steinbeck plan to stay the next night?

5. What does Steinbeck buy at a farmhouse?

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