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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Ginsberg stated that the meeting with Solomon was ____________.
(a) Monumental.
(b) Fruitless.
(c) Enjoyable.
(d) Indescribable.

4. What was Ginsberg's first name?
(a) Jack.
(b) Allen.
(c) Robert.
(d) Carl.

5. For Ginsberg, poetry is __________.
(a) Cathartic.
(b) Joy.
(c) Painful.
(d) Hard work.

6. In which state did Ginsberg live?
(a) Delaware.
(b) Michigan.
(c) Illinois.
(d) New Jersey.

7. The author practices which of the following?
(a) Walking on hot coals.
(b) Patriotism.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Guitar.

8. Ginsberg laments the loss of which of the following?
(a) Justice.
(b) Rage.
(c) Father.
(d) Power.

9. In what condition is the item?
(a) Growing.
(b) Growling.
(c) Dying.
(d) Dead.

10. Ginsberg believed in the spirit of _________.
(a) Patriotism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Love.
(d) Art.

11. Ginsberg is suffering from which ailment?
(a) Sprained ankle.
(b) Sciatica.
(c) Headache.
(d) Cold.

12. Where is it located?
(a) Railroad yard.
(b) Living room.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Porch.

13. What did Solomon do for a living?
(a) Sanitation worker.
(b) Painter.
(c) Unemployed.
(d) Writer.

14. What became Ginsberg's most famous poem?
(a) Wild Orphan.
(b) Mexicali Blues.
(c) For Carl.
(d) Howl.

15. Which helped America to become beautiful?
(a) Domination.
(b) Glory.
(c) Money.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shall not be defeated in the end?

2. What is the theme of the poem?

3. Ginsberg refers to which live object?

4. Williams refers to Howl as a ______________.

5. Which first experience is referred to by Ginsberg?

(see the answer keys)

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