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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ginsberg feel about the use of a particular weapon by government?
(a) Hates it.
(b) Doesn't care.
(c) Supports it.
(d) Wants one.

2. Which is the name of the mythical river mentioned in the poem?
(a) Cocytus.
(b) Lethe.
(c) Acheron.
(d) Tigris.

3. The friend equates what to the item?
(a) Glory.
(b) Birth.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Holiness.

4. Which is a theme in Ginsberg's column?
(a) Communism.
(b) Death.
(c) Defeat.
(d) Love.

5. The author warns against the dangers of which of the following?
(a) Materialism.
(b) Lethargy.
(c) Communism.
(d) Drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Williams says that Ginsberg often found his life experiences to be ____________.

2. What is the man's first name?

3. What is the weapon?

4. Which of the following was common on the scene in those days?

5. Ginsberg was a big supporter of ___________.

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