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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 is the best to describe the result of people's desire?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Self-absorption.
(c) Abyss.
(d) Heaven.

2. Which of the following is not one of the things that keeps America occupied?
(a) Money.
(b) Bombs.
(c) Oil.
(d) Integrity.

3. What was Ginsberg's first name?
(a) Carl.
(b) Allen.
(c) Jack.
(d) Robert.

4. Ginsberg also talks about ___________.
(a) Bravery.
(b) Yearning.
(c) Loss.
(d) Direction.

5. Which first experience is referred to by Ginsberg?
(a) Self-controlled.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Sexual.
(d) Academic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the name of the mythical river mentioned in the poem?

2. Next to which product is the character seen?

3. Which place is referred to in the poem?

4. The author warns against the dangers of which of the following?

5. Who does Ginsberg look to as a father figure and teacher?

(see the answer key)

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