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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tales of Beatnik Glory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does William Burroughs Junior go to visit his father in "Tales of Beatnik Glory"?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1958.
(c) 1961.
(d) 1970.

2. Who is the daughter of Jack Kerouac and wrote a book about her experiences?
(a) Michelle Kerouac.
(b) Jessica Kerouac.
(c) Jan Kerouac.
(d) Josephine Kerouac.

3. What was the name of Gary Snyder's father?
(a) Mark.
(b) Harold.
(c) Henry.
(d) Ezekiel.

4. Where was Lew Welch born?
(a) Phoenix, AZ.
(b) New York, NY.
(c) Lexington, KY.
(d) Los Angeles, CA.

5. Herbert Huncke introduced William S. Burroughs to _____________.
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Peyote.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What former wife of Neal Cassady wrote about her experiences with Cassady and other beats in "Off the Road"?

2. How old is William Burroughs Junior when he first smokes marijuana in "Tales of Beatnik Glory"?

3. Who wrote "Sourdough Mountain Lookout"?

4. In "Tales of Beatnik Glory," William Burroughs Junior writes about his experiences visiting his father in _______________.

5. With whom did Brenda Frazer travel to Mexico City in the 1960s?

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