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Quiz about Kerouac Quiz 1
Quiz about Kerouac Quiz 1

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.
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Author
bohemia
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
20,912
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1238
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was Jack Kerouac's ancestry? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the title of Jack Kerouac's first published novel? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Kerouac's novel 'The Town and the City' was published in what year? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What religion played an important role in Kerouac's life and influenced much of his writings? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What sport did Kerouac play, and excel at, during high school? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The poet Japhy Ryder in the 'Dharma Bums' was based on what real-life poet? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. From which branch of the military was Kerouac discharged? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which conservative writer did Kerouac greatly admire? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of the family in 'The Town and the City'? Hint


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



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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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