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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes to Sal about the possibility of hopping an ocean liner in San Francisco?
(a) Remi Boncoeur.
(b) Old Bull Lee.
(c) Mississippi Gene.
(d) Dean Moriarty.

2. Who are the two women in Dean's life in Denver?
(a) Marylou and Camille.
(b) Marylou and Inez.
(c) Marylou and Terry.
(d) Camille and Inez.

3. What job does Dean find after Sal first meets him in New York?
(a) A parking lot attendant.
(b) A grocery store clerk.
(c) Selling pressure cookers.
(d) A custodial worker.

4. Why doesn't Sal show up for the first day of his job in Denver?
(a) He overslept.
(b) He is planning on going on the road again with Dean.
(c) He met a woman.
(d) He would rather live off of Roland's generosity.

5. Who thinks Sal should not travel out West?
(a) Marylou.
(b) Sal's Aunt.
(c) Carlo Marx.
(d) Dean Moriarty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which three people does Sal meet on the "ride of his life"?

2. Where is Sal Paradise living at the beginning of On the Road?

3. While Sal is witnessing one of Dean and Carlo's all night sessions, he concludes they are __________________________. (fill in the blank)

4. What do Carlo and Dean take to help them stay up all night for their chat sessions?

5. Who sends letters to Sal and tells him about Dean Moriarty?

(see the answer key)

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