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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. If people are not careful they will end up experiencing which one of the following?
(a) Death.
(b) Empty lives.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Hell.

3. Which of the following was common on the scene in those days?
(a) Absinthe.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Homosexuality.
(d) Protest marches.

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

5. Which part of society can be considered to be holy?
(a) Rebellious people.
(b) Communists.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Addicts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What became Ginsberg's most famous poem?

2. Which adjective is the best to describe HOWL?

3. Which of the following is not represented in HOWL?

4. HOWL can be seen as a plea for ______________.

5. In which state did Ginsberg live?

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