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

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

3. What year was the poem written?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1949.
(d) 1953.

4. Which is a theme in Ginsberg's column?
(a) Death.
(b) Communism.
(c) Love.
(d) Defeat.

5. What does Ginsberg dream about?
(a) Becoming rich.
(b) Flying.
(c) Satiating desires.
(d) Sailing the high seas.

Short Answer Questions

1. The character comes from which country?

2. The poem talks about returning to what?

3. Which word best describes the child?

4. In what year was the poem written?

5. Where does the poem take place?

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