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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Ginsberg's family come from?
(a) Lebanon.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Israel.
(d) Russia.

2. What natural item is spotted by the poet?
(a) Beaver.
(b) Flower.
(c) Stone.
(d) Bird.

3. What kind of transportation line is Greyhound?
(a) Airport.
(b) Bus.
(c) Train.
(d) Car service.

4. People are described as being ____________.
(a) Lonely.
(b) Bedraggled.
(c) Disheveled.
(d) Poor.

5. How many packages are left on the cart?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

6. People may also become obsessed with ____________.
(a) Money.
(b) Machines.
(c) Cars.
(d) Politics.

7. Who is out walking?
(a) Mother and child.
(b) Boy and his dog.
(c) Girl and a boy.
(d) Two boys.

8. What is the weapon?
(a) Nuclear bomb.
(b) Pellet gun.
(c) Atomic bomb.
(d) Chemical warfare.

9. Where does the poem take place?
(a) Cafe.
(b) Railroad yard.
(c) Beach.
(d) Hospital.

10. What is constructed in the poem?
(a) Industry.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Miracle.
(d) Soul.

11. Which is not a main theme of the poem?
(a) Reconciliation.
(b) Yearning.
(c) Love.
(d) Walking.

12. This emotion is inherent in what?
(a) The ether.
(b) Human heart.
(c) The air.
(d) The soul.

13. How does Ginsberg feel about the use of a particular weapon by government?
(a) Hates it.
(b) Wants one.
(c) Doesn't care.
(d) Supports it.

14. According to Ginsberg, people's bags are filled with what?
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Promise.
(d) Hope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of building is mentioned?

2. What word is used to describe the racks?

3. What is overwhelming to Ginsberg?

4. What color is the natural item?

5. What are the people waiting for?

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