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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Allen Ginsberg write from a mental institution in "Howl"?
(a) Mark Patterson.
(b) Carl Solomon.
(c) Jack Kerouac.
(d) Neal Cassady.

2. "Song" by Allen Ginsberg is a simple poem about ____________.
(a) Peace.
(b) Love.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Food.

3. William S. Burroughs' family made a fortune from producing ____________.
(a) Adding machines.
(b) Watches.
(c) Ink pens.
(d) Fur coats.

4. In what year was Jack Kerouac born?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1925.
(d) 1927.

5. What is Allen Ginsberg's most famous work?
(a) "Howl."
(b) "Kaddish."
(c) "America."
(d) "Song."

Short Answer Questions

1. "Kaddish" is a poem about the life and death of whom?

2. In the second excerpt from On the Road, where are the two main characters initially?

3. Who is Allen Ginsberg known as in On the Road?

4. What is the name of the girl Kerouac describes meeting in "The Subterraneans"?

5. What is the title of the first book Jack Kerouac published?

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