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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through America.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The friend refers to the item as a ____________.
(a) Thought.
(b) Specter.
(c) Reminder.
(d) Shadow.

2. Who does Ginsberg imagine seeing in the supermarket?
(a) Lorca.
(b) Burroughs.
(c) Kerouac.
(d) Nerudi.

3. If people are not careful they will end up experiencing which one of the following?
(a) Death.
(b) Empty lives.
(c) Hell.
(d) Apathy.

4. Ginsberg has not touched what in months?
(a) Book.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Person.
(d) Telephone.

5. Which word is the best to describe the result of people's desire?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Abyss.
(c) Self-absorption.
(d) Foolish.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the main themes in the poem is __________.

2. Many people in Ginsberg's generation sought to avoid what?

3. Ginsberg supports the concept of _________________.

4. How does Ginsberg feel about the use of a particular weapon by government?

5. Which of the following is not listed as being in the abyss?

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