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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word best describes Ginsberg's attitude about the specific weapon?
(a) Joy.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Abhorrence.
(d) Loathing.

2. Ginsberg talks about his job in relation to which of the following?
(a) Ambivalence.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Freedom.

3. The time period takes place after which event?
(a) Summit at Yalta.
(b) WW II.
(c) WW I.
(d) 1948 Olympics.

4. Ginsberg believes that people should focus on ________________.
(a) Charity.
(b) Family.
(c) How they treat each other.
(d) God.

5. In the poem, the room in which Ginsberg lies is:
(a) Dark.
(b) Bright.
(c) Loud.
(d) Silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ginsberg hopes for the return of which of the following?

2. This emotion is inherent in what?

3. Which of the following is not listed as being in the abyss?

4. What is an asphodel?

5. Ginsberg has experienced which of the following?

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