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Kerouac Quiz 1

Jack Kerouac, known as the 'King of the Beats,' was one of the most influential writers of late 20th century America. This quiz is a must for all Kerouac fans!

A multiple-choice quiz by bohemia. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bohemia

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,912

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1245

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was Jack Kerouac's ancestry? Hint

French-Canadian

Irish

Cree Indian

Slavic

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the title of Jack Kerouac's first published novel? Hint

Dharma Bums

The Beat Generation

On the Road

The Town and the City

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kerouac's novel 'The Town and the City' was published in what year? Hint

1952

1950

1956

1954

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Question 4 of 10

4. What religion played an important role in Kerouac's life and influenced much of his writings? Hint

Buddhism

Judaism

Hinduism

Taoism

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Question 5 of 10

5. What sport did Kerouac play, and excel at, during high school? Hint

Basketball

Football

Track and Field

Hockey

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Question 6 of 10

6. The poet Japhy Ryder in the 'Dharma Bums' was based on what real-life poet? Hint

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Allen Ginsberg

Gary Snyder

Peter Orlovsky

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Question 7 of 10

7. From which branch of the military was Kerouac discharged? Hint

Navy

Marines

Army

National Guard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which conservative writer did Kerouac greatly admire? Hint

Russell Kirk

Edmund Burke

Brent Bozell

William F. Buckley

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the family in 'The Town and the City'? Hint

Davis

Jones

Martin

Kendell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the first authoritative biography of Kerouac? Hint

Barry Miles

William Burroughs

Allen Ginsberg

Ann Charters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Jack Kerouac's ancestry?

Answer: French-Canadian

Jack Kerouac traced his lineage to Brittany in France.

2. What was the title of Jack Kerouac's first published novel?

Answer: The Town and the City

3. Kerouac's novel 'The Town and the City' was published in what year?

Answer: 1950

4. What religion played an important role in Kerouac's life and influenced much of his writings?

Answer: Buddhism

Although Kerouac was born a Catholic, he was enamored with Buddhism.

5. What sport did Kerouac play, and excel at, during high school?

Answer: Football

6. The poet Japhy Ryder in the 'Dharma Bums' was based on what real-life poet?

Answer: Gary Snyder

7. From which branch of the military was Kerouac discharged?

Answer: Navy

8. Which conservative writer did Kerouac greatly admire?

Answer: William F. Buckley

9. What was the name of the family in 'The Town and the City'?

Answer: Martin

10. Who wrote the first authoritative biography of Kerouac?

Answer: Ann Charters

Source: Author bohemia

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