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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the poem written?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1949.

2. Who uses the building most?
(a) Switchman.
(b) Highway workers.
(c) Sailors.
(d) Factory workers.

3. What are the people waiting for?
(a) Taxis.
(b) A storm to pass.
(c) Los Angeles Express.
(d) Delta Flight 603.

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

5. Which word best describes the child?
(a) Happy.
(b) Studious.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Carefree.

6. What type of building is mentioned?
(a) Marina.
(b) Skyscraper.
(c) Shack.
(d) Toll booth.

7. A main theme of the poem is ______________.
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Religion.
(c) Transience.
(d) Love.

8. What was a hobby of the father's?
(a) Trains.
(b) Hot rods.
(c) Boats.
(d) Baseball.

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

10. What is the main theme of the poem?
(a) Transience.
(b) Pace of life.
(c) Loss.
(d) Loneliness.

11. The song is inspired by whom?
(a) Father.
(b) God.
(c) Mother.
(d) Child.

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

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

14. In which season was the poem written?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Autumn.

15. What body of water is nearby?
(a) Ocean.
(b) Puddle.
(c) River.
(d) Stream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe the racks?

2. Where does the poem take place?

3. In what city is the poem set?

4. Who is out walking?

5. What body part is mentioned?

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