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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Amazing maniacs.
(d) Cool hipsters.

2. What does Sal confess to Dean on their trip to Virginia?
(a) Dean's speeding is making him nervous.
(b) Dean's erratic behavior is wearing on him.
(c) He wants to take another trip with Dean.
(d) He wants to marry a woman named Lucille.

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

4. 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 Ed Wall.
(c) Big Slim Hazard, Mississippi Gene, and the blonde boy.
(d) Montana Slim, Mississippi Gene, and the blonde boy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Rita Bettencourt described?

2. What is Central City?

3. Who is "The Ghost?"

4. Why doesn't Sal show up for the first day of his job in Denver?

5. Who is Sal's roommate in Denver?

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