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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ginsberg believes that life is filled with _____________.
(a) Regret.
(b) Holiness.
(c) Despair.
(d) Hope.

2. Ginsberg believes that people should focus on ________________.
(a) How they treat each other.
(b) Charity.
(c) Family.
(d) God.

3. To Ginsberg, riches have little or nothing to do with which of the following?
(a) Bloodline.
(b) Money.
(c) Profession.
(d) Class system.

4. Ginsberg believed that many people worshiped which of the following?
(a) Freedom.
(b) God.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Money.

5. According to Ginsberg what is related to "quiet beauty?"
(a) Soul.
(b) Home.
(c) Breeze.
(d) Sleeping child.

6. Ginsberg believes that it is important to be which of the following?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Observant.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Suspicious.

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

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

9. The poet asks questions of whom?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Mother.
(c) Stock boys.
(d) Cop.

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

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

12. HOWL can be seen as a plea for ______________.
(a) Help.
(b) Brotherly love.
(c) Solidarity.
(d) Retribution.

13. What is the friend's first name?
(a) Jack.
(b) Gregory.
(c) William.
(d) William.

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

15. Where does Ginsberg wander?
(a) Train station.
(b) Streets.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Produce aisle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shall not be defeated in the end?

2. What item does Ginsberg touch in the dream?

3. Which mode of transportation is nearby?

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

5. Ginsberg fantasizes about being a _____________.

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