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On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Contributed by: Worrall
  • 1. Who is the main character that narrates 'On the Road'?
A) Dean Moriarty
B) Carlo Marx
C) Sal Paradise
D) Neal Cassady
  • 2. What does Sal Paradise seek throughout 'On the Road'?
A) Fame
B) Wealth
C) Stability
D) Freedom
  • 3. Who is Dean Moriarty based on?
A) William S. Burroughs
B) Neal Cassady
C) Allen Ginsberg
D) Jack Duluoz
  • 4. Which city symbolizes the carefree spirit of the Beat Generation?
A) Seattle
B) San Francisco
C) Detroit
D) Cleveland
  • 5. Which genre does 'On the Road' belong to?
A) Beat Generation
B) Modernism
C) Postmodernism
D) Romanticism
  • 6. What do the 'Road' and journeys symbolize in the novel?
A) An escape from reality
B) A pursuit of happiness
C) Life's journey
D) A search for knowledge
  • 7. Which state is NOT a destination for Sal in 'On the Road'?
A) New York
B) California
C) Texas
D) Hawaii
  • 8. What motivates Sal and Dean's travels?
A) Adventure and experience
B) Escape from family
C) Employment opportunities
D) Financial gain
  • 9. What does 'On the Road' critique about American society?
A) Class structure
B) Materialism
C) Government policies
D) Technology
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