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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. Where are the two boys from Minnesota headed in their flat bed truck?
(a) To Denver.
(b) To Los Angeles.
(c) To San Antonio.
(d) To Cheyenne.

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

3. Who does Sal see that makes him feel that he is closer to Denver?
(a) Okies.
(b) Western people.
(c) Hobos.
(d) Denver Broncos football fans.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who arrives in Denver while Sal is staying there?

3. Why does Sal end his ride with the brothers from Minnesota before their final destination?

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

5. Where was Dean Moriarty living before he was first introduced to Sal Paradise in New York?

(see the answer key)

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