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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ginsberg has experienced which of the following?
(a) Near death experience.
(b) Enlightenment.
(c) Health issues.
(d) God's presence.

2. The character comes from which country?
(a) UK.
(b) US
(c) Guatemala.
(d) Spain.

3. On which item do the friends sit?
(a) Sofa.
(b) Dock.
(c) Crate.
(d) Ground.

4. The author is not _____________.
(a) Well known.
(b) Rich.
(c) Confused.
(d) Gay.

5. Williams says that Ginsberg often found his life experiences to be ____________.
(a) Frustrating.
(b) Disturbing.
(c) Boring.
(d) Exhilarating.

6. Which mode of transportation is nearby?
(a) Bicycle.
(b) Train.
(c) Bus.
(d) Car.

7. Ginsberg fantasizes about being a _____________.
(a) Store detective.
(b) Rabbi.
(c) Writer.
(d) Pilot.

8. One of the main themes in the poem is __________.
(a) Progress.
(b) Faith.
(c) The Great Depression.
(d) Beauty.

9. What is the man's first name?
(a) Pablo.
(b) Jack.
(c) Garcia.
(d) William.

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

11. Williams talks about Ginsberg's experiences after the end of what major event?
(a) Vietnam War.
(b) WW I.
(c) WW II.
(d) Moon landing.

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

13. What religion is practiced by Ginsberg?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Taoism.
(d) Catholocism.

14. Ginsberg was a big supporter of ___________.
(a) Jazz.
(b) Underground movements.
(c) The establishment.
(d) Change.

15. Which of the following is not represented in HOWL?
(a) Love.
(b) Atonement.
(c) Peace.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ginsberg believed in the spirit of _________.

2. The time period takes place after which event?

3. What became Ginsberg's most famous poem?

4. Ginsberg believed that many people worshiped which of the following?

5. Ginsberg makes it a point to embrace which of the following?

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