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

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

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

4. What job does Dean find after Sal first meets him in New York?
(a) A parking lot attendant.
(b) A grocery store clerk.
(c) A custodial worker.
(d) Selling pressure cookers.

5. What do Carlo and Dean take to help them stay up all night for their chat sessions?
(a) LSD.
(b) Benzedrine.
(c) Caffeine.
(d) Asprin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who thinks Sal should not travel out West?

2. Who is the woman traveling with Dean Moriarty when Sal first meets him?

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

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

5. What does Dean inform his friends about at a party where Carlo is reading poetry?

(see the answer key)

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