John Steinbeck Mini-Review

Where was Steinbeck born?

• Salinas, California

• Salinas, Mexico

• San Francisco, California

• New York, New York

When was Steinbeck born?

• 1900

• 1902

• 1921

• 1930

How many times did Steinbeck marry?

• Never

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

All of the following are books by Steinbeck EXCEPT:

• The Pearl

• The Grapes of Wrath

• A Tale of Two Cities

• Cannery Row

When did Steinbeck die?

• 1930

• 1956

• 1968

• 1988

What kind of of experiences did Steinbeck portray in his works?

• Middle-class citizens that are stuggling with personal relations

• Rich people who don't feel any enjoyment anymore

• Life in ancient Greece

• Low-class to near-destitude people who are trying to hold on to their dreams

The author Of Mice and Men is

• Elie Wiesel

• S. E. Hinton

• John Steinbeck

• Langston Hughes

The story takes place in

• Atlanta, GA

• Soledad, CA

• Los Angeles, CA

• New York, NY

TRUE OR FALSE: John Steinbeck grew up with 2 sisters and 1 brother

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE: John Steinbeck grew up poor

• True

• False