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

2. Which of the flat bed truck riders stays with Sal in Cheyenne?
(a) Montana Slim.
(b) Mississippi Gene.
(c) Roland Major.
(d) Big Slim Hazard.

3. Why does Sal leave Terry?
(a) Sal has the itch to be on the road again.
(b) He is feeling tied down in a committed relationship.
(c) He could not support Terry and her son.
(d) Terry kicks him out.

4. What time of year do Sal and Dean reunite after Sal's first trip?
(a) Christmas time.
(b) Summer time.
(c) During Easter.
(d) Thanksgiving time.

5. In Des Moines, Sal experiences the distinction of the East of his youth and the West of his __________________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Future.
(b) Middle-age crisis.
(c) Adolesence.
(d) Golden years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the things Sal enjoys doing in New Orleans?

2. What event is taking place in Washington D.C. when Sal, Dean, Marylou, and Ed Dunkel are traveling through?

3. What does Sal think about his job in Bakersfield?

4. What Mexican woman does Sal meet on the bus to Los Angeles?

5. Who does Dean find jobs for in Denver?

(see the answer key)

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