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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. With what was the vehicle outfitted?
(a) A GPS system
(b) A stereo system
(c) A mattress on the floor
(d) A CB radio

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

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

7. Who wants to accompany Steinbeck on the trip?
(a) Steinbeck's lawyer
(b) Mrs. Steinbeck
(c) A neighbor boy
(d) Steinbeck's son

8. How does Steinbeck meet a Canadian family?
(a) They meet at a diner.
(b) He is in the motel room next to theirs.
(c) He follows Charley to the family's camp.
(d) His camper is parked next to theirs.

9. What does Steinbeck invite the Canadian family to do?
(a) Play cards
(b) Sing around a campfire
(c) Have dinner with him
(d) View the inside of his camper

10. What does Steinbeck mean by a "blown-in-the-glass" bum?
(a) A traveler who works as a glassblower.
(b) A traveler who will only drink out of crystal.
(c) A traveler who is as fragile as glass.
(d) A traveler who drinks too much.

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

12. Where was Charley trained?
(a) Atlanta
(b) New York
(c) France
(d) New Orleans

13. What do some of the migrant families use for shelter?
(a) Large canvas tents
(b) Pup tents
(c) Motels
(d) Cabins

14. What does the answer to #80 remind Steinbeck of?
(a) The Bahamas
(b) His hometown in Salinas
(c) Avalon in the King Arthur legends
(d) The Everglades

15. What have the doctors advised Steinbeck to do?
(a) Take cholesterol-lowing medication
(b) Walk two miles every day
(c) Slow down, watch his diet and stop drinking
(d) Take a nap every day

Short Answer Questions

1. With what gadget is Rocinante equipped?

2. What does Steinbeck do to Charley to protect him in the deer hunting region of inner Maine?

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

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

5. When does Steinbeck plan to set off on his journey?

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