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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Twisters and Shouters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What of the following types of people does Kerouac not mention in his poem?
(a) Geishas
(b) Hustlers
(c) Drunks
(d) Hitchhikers

2. What is the name of the bus Wittman takes downtown?
(a) Muni
(b) Puny
(c) Borda
(d) Goad

3. What do the grandmothers smash with mighty blows?
(a) Egg plant
(b) Garlic
(c) Squash
(d) Beans

4. What is Witman's position at the department store?
(a) Manager
(b) Sales manager
(c) Clerk
(d) Cleaner

5. Where does Wittman go in this chapter to kill some time?
(a) The movies
(b) The national museum
(c) The theater
(d) The market

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wittman get tangled in the sprockets of the bicycle?

2. What is the name of the boat's singer?

3. What kind of boat does Wittman write about?

4. What does the poet say he was discouraged by?

5. What is the name of the street Wittman walks down?

(see the answer key)

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