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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. Which mode of transportation is nearby?
(a) Train.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Bus.
(d) Car.

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

3. Which helped America to become beautiful?
(a) Pride.
(b) Money.
(c) Domination.
(d) Glory.

4. According to Ginsberg, everything is _________.
(a) Simple.
(b) Pointless.
(c) Holy.
(d) Creative.

5. Ginsberg sees a need for which of the following?
(a) Sanity.
(b) Education.
(c) Self-control.
(d) Reflection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has impaired Ginsberg's mental condition?

2. Ginsberg wants people to find _______________.

3. What does Ginsberg compare to an asphodel?

4. Who is with Ginsberg in the poem?

5. What is an asphodel?

(see the answer key)

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