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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sal introduce to Dean with whom he forms a strong friendship?
(a) Chad King.
(b) Ed Dunkel.
(c) Remi Boncoeur.
(d) Carlo Marx.

2. Who thinks Sal should not travel out West?
(a) Carlo Marx.
(b) Sal's Aunt.
(c) Dean Moriarty.
(d) Marylou.

3. Who is Sal's roommate in Denver?
(a) Dean Moriarty.
(b) Carlo Marx.
(c) Roland Major.
(d) Tim Gray.

4. Who is Mississippi Gene harboring from the law?
(a) Montana Slim.
(b) Dean Moriarty.
(c) A young blonde boy.
(d) Eddie.

5. Why does Sal end his ride with the brothers from Minnesota before their final destination?
(a) He is determined to see his friends in Denver.
(b) He is getting car sick.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He meets a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was born on the road?

2. In Des Moines, Sal experiences the distinction of the East of his youth and the West of his __________________. (fill in the blank)

3. Who does Sal see that makes him feel that he is closer to Denver?

4. What is Roland Major's profession?

5. Who writes to Sal about the possibility of hopping an ocean liner in San Francisco?

(see the answer key)

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