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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ginsberg believes that it is important to be which of the following?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Observant.
(d) Grateful.

2. Ginsberg laments the loss of which of the following?
(a) Power.
(b) Justice.
(c) Father.
(d) Rage.

3. What is the man's first name?
(a) Pablo.
(b) Garcia.
(c) William.
(d) Jack.

4. In which state did Ginsberg live?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Michigan.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Illinois.

5. The author warns against the dangers of which of the following?
(a) Communism.
(b) Materialism.
(c) Lethargy.
(d) Drugs.

6. People often attempted to deaden their ______________.
(a) True nature.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Anguish.
(d) Sexual urges.

7. Which of the following was common on the scene in those days?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Absinthe.
(c) Homosexuality.
(d) Protest marches.

8. Ginsberg believed in the spirit of _________.
(a) Love.
(b) Patriotism.
(c) Art.
(d) Communism.

9. Some writers ended up where?
(a) In the Bowery.
(b) California.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Madison Avenue.

10. Where is it located?
(a) Living room.
(b) Railroad yard.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Porch.

11. Which of the following is not represented in HOWL?
(a) Peace.
(b) Atonement.
(c) Justice.
(d) Love.

12. Ginsberg embraces which of the following?
(a) Joy.
(b) Summer.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Puzzles.

13. What is the friend's first name?
(a) Jack.
(b) William.
(c) Gregory.
(d) William.

14. Ginsberg supports the concept of _________________.
(a) The Golden Rule.
(b) The Bill of Rights.
(c) Public education.
(d) The Koran.

15. Ginsberg also talks about ___________.
(a) Yearning.
(b) Direction.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Loss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which segment of the population is referred to by Ginsberg?

2. Which adjective best describes Ginsberg?

3. Which word is the best to describe the result of people's desire?

4. Ginsberg believed that many people worshiped which of the following?

5. Which movement is pervading America according to Solomon?

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