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Part One, Chapters 1-2
1. Considering Dean Moriarty’s bizarre behavior and “criminality,” why are Sal and his friends so attracted to him?

2. Why do you think Dean wants Sal and his friends to teach him how to write?

3. Why is Sal so determined to hitchhike out of New York when taking a bus would be so much easier?

Part One, Chapters 3-5
1. Since he has so little money left, why does Sal turn down the job offer from the carnival owner?

2. Discuss the reasons Sal feels such a close connection to Mississippi Gene.

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On the Road: Introduction
On the Road: Summary
On the Road: Overview
On the Road: Jack Kerouac Biography
On the Road: Summary and Analysis
1. Part One, Chapters 1–2: Summary and Analysis
2. Part One, Chapters 3-5: Summary and Analysis
3. Part One, Chapters 6-8: Summary and Analysis
4. Part One, Chapters 9-10: Summary and Analysis
5. Part One, Chapters 11-12: Summary and Analysis
6. Part One, Chapters 13-14: Summary and Analysis
7. Part Two, Chapters 1-3: Summary and Analysis
8. Part Two, Chapters 4-6: Summary and Analysis
9. Part Two, Chapters 7-9: Summary and Analysis
10. Part Three: Chapters 6 – 8: Summary and Analysis
11. Part Three: Chapters 1 – 3: Summary and Analysis
12. Part Three: Chapters 4 – 5: Summary and Analysis
13. Part Three, Chapters 6-8: Summary and Analysis
14. Part Three, Chapters 9-11: Summary and Analysis
15. Part Four, Chapters 1-3: Summary and Analysis
16. Part Four, Chapters 4-6: Summary and Analysis
17. Part Four/Five, Chapter Six & Conclusion: Summary and Analysis
On the Road: Quizzes
1. Part One, Chapters 1-2: Questions and Answers
2. Part One, Chapters 3-5: Questions and Answers
3. Part One, Chapters 6-8: Questions and Answers
4. Part One, Chapters 9-10: Questions and Answers
5. Part One, Chapters 11-12: Questions and Answers
6. Part One, Chapters 13-14: Questions and Answers
7. Part Two, Chapters 1-3: Questions and Answers
8. Part Two, Chapters 4-6: Questions and Answers
9. Part Two, Chapters 7-9: Questions and Answers
10. Part Three: Chapters 6 – 8 Questions and Answers
11. Part Three: Chapters 1 – 3: Questions and Answers
12. Part Three, Chapters 4-5: Questions and Answers
13. Part Three, Chapters 6-8: Questions and Answers
14. Part Three, Chapters 9-11: Questions and Answers
15. Part Four, Chapters 1-3: Questions and Answers
16. Part Four, Chapters 4-6: Questions and Answers
17. Part Four/Five, Chapter Six & Conclusion: Questions and Answers
On the Road: Themes
On the Road: Style
On the Road: Historical Context
On the Road: Critical Overview
On the Road: Character Analysis
1. Sal Paradise
2. Other Characters
On the Road: Essays and Criticism
1. Early Criticism, Cultural Impact, and Contemporary Relevance of On the Road and the Beat Literary Movement
2. Jack Kerouac's On the Road: A Re-evaluation
On the Road: Suggested Essay Topics
On the Road: Sample Essay Outlines
On the Road: Compare and Contrast
On the Road: Topics for Further Study
On the Road: Media Adaptations
On the Road: What Do I Read Next?
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