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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Howl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ginsberg believed in the spirit of _________.
(a) Communism.
(b) Love.
(c) Art.
(d) Patriotism.

2. Ginsberg embraced what kind of life?
(a) Capitalist.
(b) Everyday.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Worthy.

3. Who is William Carlos Williams?
(a) Biographer.
(b) Critic.
(c) Senator.
(d) Poet.

4. Which is the jumping off point for Ginsberg's thoughts?
(a) Wild Orphan.
(b) Howl.
(c) Kaddish.
(d) Moloch.

5. What was the new job for the creative?
(a) Factory work.
(b) Day labor.
(c) Advertising.
(d) Car sales.

Short Answer Questions

1. Non-conformists often conformed and opened what kinds of stores?

2. Many people in Ginsberg's generation sought to avoid what?

3. In which state did Ginsberg live?

4. Williams refers to Howl as a ______________.

5. Ginsberg spent a lot of time in which one of the following cities?

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