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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earlier poems: In Back of the Real.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which adjective best describes Ginsberg?
(a) Perplexed.
(b) Melancholy.
(c) Distraught.
(d) Rude.

2. According to Ginsberg, one can attain happiness though which of the following?
(a) Designer clothes.
(b) Choice.
(c) Social position.
(d) Money.

3. Ginsberg believes that America is which of the following?
(a) Corrupt.
(b) Broke.
(c) Perfect.
(d) Sadly mistaken.

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

5. What does Ginsberg see in society?
(a) Defects.
(b) Integrity.
(c) Charity.
(d) Selfishness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did Ginsberg live?

2. What symbolic item is mentioned?

3. Where is it located?

4. The poet asks questions of whom?

5. On which item do the friends sit?

(see the answer key)

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