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

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

3. Who does Sal see that makes him feel that he is closer to Denver?
(a) Denver Broncos football fans.
(b) Okies.
(c) Western people.
(d) Hobos.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who thinks Sal should not travel out West?

2. What job does Dean find after Sal first meets him in New York?

3. Who does Dean find jobs for in Denver?

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

5. While Sal is witnessing one of Dean and Carlo's all night sessions, he concludes they are __________________________. (fill in the blank)

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