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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ginsberg believed that his generation was being destroyed by which of the following?
(a) Madness.
(b) Zealots.
(c) Zombies.
(d) Antipathy.

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

3. Which of the following is not required to persevere?
(a) Wit.
(b) Faith.
(c) Fortitude.
(d) Courage.

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

5. At the end of the poem Ginsberg laments ___________.
(a) Hangover.
(b) Being unfilled.
(c) Running out of food.
(d) Lost friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Next to which product is the character seen?

2. For Ginsberg, poetry is __________.

3. What is the final wish?

4. What job does Ginsberg perform?

5. Which place is referred to in the poem?

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