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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chain of Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the phrase, "Mairig Asdvadzadzeen," mean?
(a) Son of God.
(b) Mother of God.
(c) Holy Spirit.
(d) Holy Ghost.

2. What was the name of the private school Balakian was made to attend for high school?
(a) Englewood.
(b) Lawrenceville.
(c) Marbury.
(d) Tanglewood.

3. In what year was Balakian sick with the measles?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1959.

4. What was the name of the poet with whom Balakian started his journal?
(a) Karl Shapiro.
(b) William Saroyan.
(c) Bruce Smith.
(d) Jack Wheatcroft.

5. For what did Balakian win a trophy at the end of his first year at the private high school?
(a) English student of the year.
(b) Most popular freshman.
(c) Freshman athlete of the year.
(d) Most likely to succeed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the lowest mark Balakian's female relatives gave to the houses they viewed during their Sunday drives?

2. To what town was Balakian taking his girlfriend when he refused to return home for his grandmother's memorial service?

3. What meat did the Balakian family frequently eat for dinner?

4. What is berek?

5. What Ginsberg poem did Balakian's mother want several copies of?

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