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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. The boy often has what?
(a) Hallucinations.
(b) Hysterical blindness.
(c) Temper tantrums.
(d) Seizures.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "mad" refers to ____________.

2. In the poem, the poet sees himself in what room?

3. Ginsberg had an ambition to become which of the following?

4. What color is the natural item?

5. What natural item is spotted by the poet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an asphodel? How does it compare to Ginsberg's concept of desire?

2. What is at least one of Ginsberg's comments about the racks and baggage?

3. What is one of the main things that Ginsberg opposes during this time?

4. What is the poet's feeling about physical passion and the enjoyment of it?

5. How should one behave in the giving and receiving of love? Where does this habit originate?

6. Aside from housing personal baggage, what does Ginsberg believe is the purpose of the racks?

7. When was AN ASPHODEL written and what is the main theme of the poem?

8. What path of thought does the item inspire?

9. In what room in his apartment does the poet talk about his needs? What is his condition?

10. What is Ginsberg's comment about immigrants and their treatment in America?

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