John Steinbeck Biography

What was the name of the novel about good vs evil that was then adapted into a film? 

• Cain and Abel
• West of Weston
• East of Eden
• Grapes of Wrath

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Which award did Steinbeck win in 1962, given by the Swedish Academy?

• Nobel Peace Prize
• Novel Peace Prize
• The Booker Man Award
• Nobel Prize for Literature

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Why did Steinbeck win this award?

• For the body of his work
• He worked out and had a good body
• His book Of Mice and Men
• The fact he spoke the truth when writing

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John Steinbeck lost some friends because of his political beliefs.  What movement did his friends support?

• NSPCC
• The Anti-War Movement
• Right wing politics
• Conservatism

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During the Vietnam war John Steinbeck lost some friends, why? 

• Because he supported the war
• Because he was a solider in the war
• Because he refused to accept the war existed
• Because he started the war

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He became discouraged and suffered a slight stroke. Why?

• Because he had a poor diet
• He was a negative person
• He did too much
• His work received poor reviews

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When did Steinbeck marry his third wife?

• 1950
• 1955
• 1968
• 1961

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Which of the following was Steinbeck's childhood influence?

• King Arthur's Tales
• Chaucer
• Grimm Fairy Tales
• Little Miss and Mr Men

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What was Steinbeck writing about that critics didn't approve of?

• The Vietnam War
• Global politics
• American values in modern society
• Behind the scenes at the White House

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What was Steinbeck constantly searching for?

• The Truth
• American values
• Good morals
• Fame

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