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

2. Who does Sal encounter after his date with Rita Bettencourt?
(a) Marylou.
(b) Some Okies.
(c) Some hobos.
(d) Carlo Marx.

3. What does Sal think about his first visit to Denver?
(a) It is exuberating.
(b) It is ungratifying.
(c) It is traumatic.
(d) It is inspirational.

4. Who is the mutual friend with Sal Paradise and Mississippi Gene?
(a) Remi Boncoeur.
(b) Big Slim Hazard.
(c) Montana Slim.
(d) Dean Moriarty.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Sal introduce to Dean with whom he forms a strong friendship?

4. Who does Dean move in with after he breaks up with his girlfriend in New York?

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

(see the answer key)

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