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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sal get the money to get from Denver to San Francisco?
(a) He pawns his watch.
(b) Sal's aunt wires him the money.
(c) He panhandles to earn the money.
(d) Roland Major gives him some money.

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

3. Who thinks Sal should not travel out West?
(a) Sal's Aunt.
(b) Dean Moriarty.
(c) Marylou.
(d) Carlo Marx.

4. When does Sal finally decide to go back on the road in Denver?
(a) After his date with Rita Bettencourt.
(b) After the party in Central City.
(c) After an all-night session with Carlo Marx and Dean Moriarty.
(d) After Eddie arrives in Denver.

5. While Sal is witnessing one of Dean and Carlo's all night sessions, he concludes they are __________________________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Amazing saints.
(b) Genuine beatniks.
(c) Cool hipsters.
(d) Amazing maniacs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Des Moines, Sal experiences the distinction of the East of his youth and the West of his __________________. (fill in the blank)

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

4. Why do Sal and his friends leave the party in Central City?

5. What does Sal think about his first visit to Denver?

(see the answer key)

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