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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. What is an asphodel?
(a) Flower.
(b) Jewish relic.
(c) Sea creature.
(d) Star.

2. Atop which item does the thing rest?
(a) Book.
(b) Pile of sawdust.
(c) Etch-a-Sketch.
(d) Window sill.

3. Ginsberg hopes for the return of which of the following?
(a) Free will.
(b) Discretion.
(c) Martial law.
(d) Beauty.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ginsberg believes that life is filled with _____________.

2. What has impaired Ginsberg's mental condition?

3. What does Ginsberg dream about?

4. According to Ginsberg, everything is _________.

5. In the poem, the poet sees himself in what room?

(see the answer key)

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