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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tales of Beatnik Glory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Allen Ginsberg's father's name?
(a) Louis.
(b) Mark.
(c) James.
(d) Carlo.

2. When did the Six Gallery reading take place?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1957.
(d) 1959.

3. Where was Gary Snyder born?
(a) New York.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) San Francisco.

4. When was Neal Cassady born?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1926.
(d) 1920.

5. When was Philip Whalen born?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1920.
(d) 1923.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became Allen Ginsberg's lover after his move to California?

2. Amiri Baraka studied at what university?

3. What event is one of the central focuses of "America"?

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

5. Where did Gary Snyder attend college?

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