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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. In the poem "mad" refers to ____________.
(a) Release.
(b) Anger.
(c) Lust.
(d) Insanity.

2. Which of the following is not a place where the boy searches for solace?
(a) Sex.
(b) Mythology.
(c) Love.
(d) Religion.

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

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

5. What word is used to describe the racks?
(a) Shiny.
(b) Old.
(c) Empty.
(d) Rickety.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who uses the building most?

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

3. What job does Ginsberg perform?

4. People are described as being ____________.

5. Which word best describes Ginsberg's attitude about the specific weapon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long will Ginsberg continue to work at Greyhound? What is his opinion of the wage and capitalism?

2. What is the setting for this poem? When was it written?

3. What item catches Ginsberg's eye? Where is it?

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

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

6. How does the poem end? What is the inference of things to come?

7. What is one of the main themes in this poem? To what does Ginsberg compare the flower?

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

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

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

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