![]() How was Charley torn three ways? He had anger towards Steinbeck for leaving him, he was happy to see Rocinante, and he had a certain pride in his appearance. He was the former occupant of Steinbeck's hotel room at the Ambassador East. How did Steinbeck find the Ambassador East hotel? He hired a taxi to lead the way. Who came to visit Steinbeck in Chicago? His wife came. What were Steinbeck's observations about regional speech? He thought that regional speech was perhaps disappearing because people were listening to radio and television voices so much. What difference in people did Steinbeck notice as he crossed the Ohio line? The people became open and out-going. To what was Charley allergic? He was allergic to insecticides. What questions did Steinbeck have about Americans and roots? Are Americans restless and never satisfied? Is the need or urge to be somewhere else greater than the need for roots? 7. Why did Steinbeck consider mobile homes to be a revolution in living? He thought they were comfortable, compact, easy to keep clean, and easy to heat.13 6. Why was coffee considered the great get-together symbol? Having a cup of coffee provided the chance to rest and to have a change from the continuous stretch of highway. What clannish group of people who speak a specialized language did Steinbeck discover on the super-highways? He discovered long-distance truckers. What was Steinbeck's opinion of super-highways? He thought that they were wonderful for moving goods, but that they were not very good for people who were interested in seeing the countryside of America. would not let him re-enter the country without that certificate. Why didn't Steinbeck cross the Canadian border? He didn't have a rabies vaccination certificate for Charley. What was different about the Sunday sermon given in the church in Vermont? It was an old-fashioned "fire and brimstone" sermon. In which state are the White Mountains? They are in Maine. From where were the Maine migrant farmers? They were French Canadians called Canucks. ![]() What does vacilando mean? It describes the act of going somewhere with a direction in mind but not caring whether or not you get there. Why did Steinbeck head for Aroostook County, Maine? He wanted to see the potato crops. How did Steinbeck protect Charley in Maine during hunting season? He wrapped Charley's tail in red kleenex so he would not be mistaken for a deer. What was Steinbeck's impression of Deer Isle? He said that it is like Avalon it disappears when you are not there.12 3.
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