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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sal travel after his first visit to San Francisco?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Tucson.
(c) Bakersfield.
(d) Denver.

2. What does Sal think after his date with Rita Bettencourt?
(a) There is no hope of a relationship developing.
(b) He falls in love with her.
(c) He is ambivalent and thinks maybe a second date would help him make up his mind.
(d) He has a good time and asks her for a second date.

3. What does Sal think about his first visit to Denver?
(a) It is exuberating.
(b) It is traumatic.
(c) It is ungratifying.
(d) It is inspirational.

4. Which three people does Sal meet on the "ride of his life"?
(a) Big Slim Hazard, Mississippi Gene, and the blonde boy.
(b) Montana Slim, Mississippi Gene, and Ed Wall.
(c) Big Slim Hazard, Alabama Gene, and the blonde boy.
(d) Montana Slim, Mississippi Gene, and the blonde boy.

5. How is Rita Bettencourt described?
(a) As a lively party girl.
(b) As an intellectual with rapier-like wit.
(c) As a shy girl without much ambition.
(d) As an outspoken woman who advocates for the oppressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Remi Boncoeur's girlfriend?

2. In which city does Sal end the "ride of his life'?

3. Why does Sal end his ride with the brothers from Minnesota before their final destination?

4. How does Lee Ann feel about Sal staying with her?

5. What job does Dean find after Sal first meets him in New York?

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