The Dharma Bums Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dharma Bums Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the year in which the story begins?
(a) 1965
(b) 1967
(c) 1969
(d) 1955

2. What does Japhy say he and Ray will follow in order to find their way through the boulders?
(a) Signs
(b) Strings
(c) Ducks
(d) Intuition

3. Who wrestles with Ray, leaving large holes in the walls of the house?
(a) Japhy
(b) Morley
(c) Alvah
(d) Coughlin

4. What does Japhy use to look at the stars?
(a) He doesn't
(b) Star map
(c) Telescope
(d) Binoculars

5. Where does the truck driver say he will take Ray to in exchange for Ray showing him around Mexico?
(a) Chicago
(b) Philadelphia
(c) Columbus
(d) Tuscon

Short Answer Questions

1. From what state does Warren originate?

2. Who is uncomfortable in the more expensive restaurant where the men have dinner?

3. Who decides to remain at the lake in order to sleep for the night instead of continuing the hike?

4. Whose shoes does Ray borrow when his feet become very sore?

5. What does Ray think about his life when he begins to contemplate Japhy's choices and outlook?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the bums of San Francisco tell Ray there is great money to be made in doing?

2. Describe Princess as she is seen by Ray Smith when he arrives at Ray and Alvah's house.

3. What does Ray ask Japhy to help him do once Ray receives money?

4. What kinds of stores do Japhy and Ray go to in order to find the best hiking equipment?

5. What is Cody concerned about when Ray arrives to say his goodbyes?

6. How will Japhy and Ray find their way along the mountain trail, according to Japhy?

7. List the four men who sit together at Japhy's small home, drinking wine together and discussing poetry.

8. Where does Ray decide to sleep once he arrives at his mother's house?

9. Describe the house where Ray Smith is staying.

10. Describe the character of Ray Smith as he arrives in Los Angeles.

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