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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 wants people to find _______________.
(a) A bar.
(b) God.
(c) Consciousness.
(d) Kindness.

2. What year was the poem written?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1953.
(d) 1949.

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

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

5. The author practices which of the following?
(a) Walking on hot coals.
(b) Patriotism.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Meditation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The US is often compared to what?

3. Ginsberg hopes for the return of which of the following?

4. Which part of a person is referred to in the footnote?

5. Ginsberg sees a need for which of the following?

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