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

2. In Des Moines, Sal experiences the distinction of the East of his youth and the West of his __________________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Middle-age crisis.
(b) Golden years.
(c) Adolesence.
(d) Future.

3. How does Dean treat Sal's friends while in Denver?
(a) As long-time friends.
(b) As though they do not exist.
(c) With great reverence.
(d) With great animosity.

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

5. Where do Sal and Eddie receive job offers to work in Iowa?
(a) At a sewage treatment plant.
(b) On a farm.
(c) At a diner.
(d) At a carnival.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends letters to Sal and tells him about Dean Moriarty?

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

3. Who was born on the road?

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

5. Which of the flat bed truck riders stays with Sal in Cheyenne?

(see the answer key)

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