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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To Ginsberg, riches have little or nothing to do with which of the following?
(a) Money.
(b) Class system.
(c) Bloodline.
(d) Profession.

2. Ginsberg thinks about which famous poet?
(a) Whitman.
(b) Blake.
(c) Tennyson.
(d) Emerson.

3. Ginsberg believes that life is filled with _____________.
(a) Regret.
(b) Despair.
(c) Holiness.
(d) Hope.

4. What is the theme of this poem?
(a) Worshipfulness.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Church music.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This emotion is always present where?

2. What word is used to describe the racks?

3. Ginsberg visited Solomon in which city?

4. What is the name of the place mentioned?

5. In the poem, the room in which Ginsberg lies is:

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