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

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

3. What does Dean want his friends to help him with?
(a) Teaching him Spanish.
(b) Helping him move.
(c) Finding a job.
(d) Learning to write.

4. Who does Dean find jobs for in Denver?
(a) Sal and Roland.
(b) Roland and Eddie.
(c) Carlo and Eddie.
(d) Sal and Eddie.

5. Why does Sal end his ride with the brothers from Minnesota before their final destination?
(a) He is determined to see his friends in Denver.
(b) He meets a woman.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He is getting car sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Roland Major's profession?

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

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

4. How does Sal feel about the friendship between Dean Moriarty and his friend?

5. Who are the two women in Dean's life in Denver?

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