What does Steinbeck learn about America during his trip?

Describe one good person and one bad person Steinbeck meets during his journey.

What are the warnings that Steinbeck's friends offer before his trip?

Why do people want to go on a journey like Steinbeck's?

List and describe the moods that the author goes through during his journey.

Of what importance is Charley during the trip?

How does Steinbeck feel about the Cheerleaders?

Why does the author not shoot the coyotes in the Mojave Desert?

What does Steinbeck find unique about Texans?

Compare and contrast the America that Steinbeck experiences in 1960 to what America is today.