What was Steinbeck's initial feeling as he entered Texas.
Dread
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What is Steinbeck's reason for leaving Texas?
He hears stories about the cheerleaders.
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What was Steinbeck's first inclination that he dd not like the hitchhiker he kicked out?
When he talked about how much he liked what the cheerleaders were doing.
100
What was the tone that Steinbeck used in the South?
Disgust, dislike, disdain.
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Give one reason Steinbeck felt he wasn't welcome in the South?
"Beyond my failings as a racist, I knew I was not wanted in the South." (pg. 247)
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Who were the Cheerleaders cheering against on that day?
A little black girl who was going to an all white school.
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What type of man did Steinbeck pick up between Jackson and Montgomery.
An intelligent black student, who he had very good conversation with.
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What can you personally tell about Steinbeck in this section pertaining to how he feels about racism?
he is strongly against it.
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What holiday does Steinbeck's wife come to visit him for?
What is Thanksgiving.
300
How did the crowd respond to the cheerleaders?
with applause and praise.
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What is the name of the man Steinbeck had coffe with after the cheerleading event.
Monsieur Ci Git
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What are some specific traits that Steinbeck reveals about the Southern people.
numerous answers, strong willed, intolerant of races, kind to people they can relate to.
400
Who does Steinbeck feel about segregation?
"Maybe its a matter of ignorance. You could solve it and really put them in there place if you switch schools and toilets. The moment they realized that your schools weren't as good as theres, they would realize there error." (pg. 248)
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What does Steinbeck do after the Cheerleading fiasco?
He leaves town and finds a resting place wear he goes and stares out over "the father of waters".
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What was the old negro man he picked up after New Orleans like?
He was a cotton farmer who was very secluded and to himself, after awhile he got scared and asked Steinbeck to drop him off.
400
How do people in the South view The American Dream?
white supremacy, seclusion from the rest of the country, allowed to keep to themselves.
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What city did Charley get sick in?
What is Amarillo
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What is "the father of waters".
The mighty Mississippi River.
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What did people keep telling Steinbeck when he would stop at gas stations.
They thought that Charley was an african american.
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Summarize and conclude Steinbeck's feelings toward the South.
HE HATES IT!!! He doesn't like the people and this is the reason he cut his cross country tour short.