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

2. What is the name of the person who pushes the cart?
(a) Melody.
(b) Spade.
(c) Anderson.
(d) Leroy.

3. This emotion is always present where?
(a) In the heart of a child.
(b) In dreams.
(c) In the back of one's mind.
(d) Everywhere.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ginsberg sees the racks as being created to keep what together?

2. According to Ginsberg, people's bags are filled with what?

3. Which word best describes the child?

4. The poem talks about returning to what?

5. In the poem, the room in which Ginsberg lies is:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the child thinking about? How does it relate to his family?

3. How does the theme affect each person? Where does it appear?

4. What is the child's condition and outlook upon his surroundings?

5. What are the setting and characters featured in the poem? What is the main activity?

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

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

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

9. What path of thought does the item inspire?

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

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