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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Steinbeck decide not to visit a friend in Louisiana?
(a) He doesn't think he would be welcomed.
(b) He needs to make up for lost time.
(c) He has to get to a gas station.
(d) It is not a place to be seen with New York license plates.

2. How are Steinbeck's political views perceived by his family?
(a) As an insult to his upbringing
(b) As a radical
(c) As a nuisance
(d) As an uninformed person

3. What holiday does Steinbeck celebrate with his wife in Texas?
(a) Yom Kippur
(b) Halloween
(c) Thanksgiving
(d) Christmas

4. What does Steinbeck notice that have sprung up near urban centers?
(a) Drug stores
(b) Baseball diamonds
(c) Trailer parks
(d) Industrial parks

5. On what does Steinbeck reflect at this point of his journey?
(a) If he should take a break
(b) If he should get a different camper
(c) If he is doing the trip as it should be done
(d) If he should turn back

6. What threatens Steinbeck's stay at the Maple River?
(a) The possibility of snow
(b) Gang wars
(c) A tornado
(d) Below-zero temperatures

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

8. Of what does the Columbia River region remind Steinbeck?
(a) Camping trips with his son
(b) His childhood along the Pacific coast
(c) Fly fishing with his father
(d) Lewis & Clark's expedition

9. Near what river does Steinbeck spend the night?
(a) Maple River
(b) Mississippi River
(c) Colorado River
(d) Ohio River

10. What does Steinbeck admire most about Texans?
(a) Their land
(b) Their hospitality
(c) Their energy
(d) Their money

11. What are the Bad Lands like during the day?
(a) They are very bright.
(b) They are engaging.
(c) They are lush.
(d) They create fear.

12. What did Charley get at the hotel in Chicago?
(a) Special dog treats
(b) A good night's sleep
(c) Play time with other dogs
(d) A professional poodle grooming

13. What does a friend want Steinbeck to bring back from his trip?
(a) Tumbleweed from the desert
(b) Any honest men
(c) Rocks from the mountains
(d) Beer from all the states he visits

14. What does Steinbeck do to accelerate his trip?
(a) Drives more hours each day
(b) Changes his itinerary
(c) Hits the multi-lane highways
(d) Exceeds the speed limits

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Steinbeck go to reminisce with an old friend?

2. What national park does Steinbeck visit while in Montana?

3. Where does Steinbeck head after leaving California?

4. What is the name of the group giving disturbing speeches?

5. Who does Steinbeck believe was properly impressed with the country they trekked?

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