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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. The author warns against the dangers of which of the following?
(a) Materialism.
(b) Lethargy.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Communism.

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

3. Which place is referred to in the poem?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Lost America.
(c) Berkeley.
(d) Olympus.

4. Ginsberg wants people to find _______________.
(a) God.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Consciousness.
(d) A bar.

5. Who is seen by Ginsberg?
(a) Creator.
(b) Burglar.
(c) President.
(d) Prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the people live?

2. A main theme of the poem is ______________.

3. According to Ginsberg, people's bags are filled with what?

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

5. What is one of the main complaints about the job?

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