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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is "The Ghost?"
(a) One of Sal's friends.
(b) Slang for a police officer.
(c) An old hobo.
(d) A drug-induced hallucination.

2. Why do Sal and his friends leave the party in Central City?
(a) It was too boring.
(b) Ray Rawlins got into a fight.
(c) They ran out of beer.
(d) It became too boisterous for them.

3. When does Sal finally decide to go back on the road in Denver?
(a) After the party in Central City.
(b) After his date with Rita Bettencourt.
(c) After Eddie arrives in Denver.
(d) After an all-night session with Carlo Marx and Dean Moriarty.

4. Who do Sal and Terry connect with in Sabinal?
(a) Dean and Marylou.
(b) Terry's family and little son.
(c) Terry's abusive husband.
(d) Roland Major.

5. What is the vow that Sal and Terry make?
(a) That Sal will earn money and return to Sabinal.
(b) That Terry will travel with Sal and his friends.
(c) That Terry will come to New York soon.
(d) That they will never see each other again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sal encounter after his date with Rita Bettencourt?

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 is Hyman Solomon?

4. How does Sal get from Denver to San Francisco?

5. Why does the driver who gives Sal a ride from Harrisburg to New York refuse to give Sal any food?

(see the answer key)

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