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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earlier poems: An Asphodel.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the poem, the poet sees himself in what room?
(a) Bathroom.
(b) Airport waiting room.
(c) Living room.
(d) Kitchen.

3. What color is used to describe fate?
(a) Red.
(b) Gray.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

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

5. Who is with Ginsberg in the poem?
(a) No one.
(b) Whitman.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Kerouac.

Short Answer Questions

1. The friend equates what to the item?

2. What does Ginsberg dream about?

3. Where is it located?

4. The friend refers to the item as a ____________.

5. Which part of society can be considered to be holy?

(see the answer key)

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