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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. Who is the woman traveling with Dean Moriarty when Sal first meets him?
(a) Terry.
(b) Camille.
(c) Inez.
(d) Marylou.

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

3. Why doesn't Sal show up for the first day of his job in Denver?
(a) He is planning on going on the road again with Dean.
(b) He met a woman.
(c) He overslept.
(d) He would rather live off of Roland's generosity.

4. Which three people does Sal meet on the "ride of his life"?
(a) Montana Slim, Mississippi Gene, and Ed Wall.
(b) Big Slim Hazard, Mississippi Gene, and the blonde boy.
(c) Montana Slim, Mississippi Gene, and the blonde boy.
(d) Big Slim Hazard, Alabama Gene, and the blonde boy.

5. Where does Dean want to travel before his divorce with Marylou?
(a) Mexico.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Texas.
(d) San Francisco.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sal get the money to get from Denver to San Francisco?

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

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

4. Who does Dean find jobs for in Denver?

5. Who was born on the road?

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