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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 the name of the place mentioned?
(a) Albany.
(b) Arden.
(c) Anchorage.
(d) Avon.

2. What is the surname of the friend mentioned in the poem?
(a) Corso.
(b) Williams.
(c) Kerouac.
(d) Burroughs.

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

4. In the poem, the room in which Ginsberg lies is:
(a) Silent.
(b) Bright.
(c) Dark.
(d) Loud.

5. What does Ginsberg dream about?
(a) Satiating desires.
(b) Sailing the high seas.
(c) Flying.
(d) Becoming rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author warns against the dangers of which of the following?

2. What is the friend's first name?

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

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

5. If people are not careful they will end up experiencing which one of the following?

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