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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. What does Dean inform his friends about at a party where Carlo is reading poetry?
(a) He is getting a divorce from Marylou.
(b) He is breaking up with Camille.
(c) He wants to take a trip to Mexico.
(d) He wants to attend school to become a writer.

2. In which city does Sal end the "ride of his life'?
(a) Denver.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Cheyenne.

3. Where was Dean Moriarty living before he was first introduced to Sal Paradise in New York?
(a) A reformatory in New Mexico.
(b) An apartment in New Orleans.
(c) A commune in San Francisco.
(d) A hotel in Denver.

4. How does Sal feel about the friendship between Dean Moriarty and his friend?
(a) He feels invigorated.
(b) He feels like the center of attention.
(c) He feels indifferent.
(d) He feels left out.

5. Who sends letters to Sal and tells him about Dean Moriarty?
(a) Roland Major.
(b) Carlo Marx.
(c) Old Bull Lee.
(d) Chad King.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Sal is witnessing one of Dean and Carlo's all night sessions, he concludes they are __________________________. (fill in the blank)

2. Who is the mutual friend with Sal Paradise and Mississippi Gene?

3. Who is Mississippi Gene harboring from the law?

4. Where does Dean want to travel before his divorce with Marylou?

5. Where is Sal Paradise living at the beginning of On the Road?

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