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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Howl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many people in Ginsberg's generation sought to avoid what?
(a) Politics.
(b) Religion.
(c) Military draft.
(d) Rat race.

2. The public sometimes embraced _______________.
(a) Communist ideals.
(b) Sit-ins.
(c) Religious nuts.
(d) Orgies.

3. Which of the following is not required to persevere?
(a) Fortitude.
(b) Courage.
(c) Wit.
(d) Faith.

4. Which of the following was common on the scene in those days?
(a) Homosexuality.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Protest marches.
(d) Absinthe.

5. Williams refers to Howl as a ______________.
(a) "Cry to humanity."
(b) "Call of the wild."
(c) "Silly indulgence."
(d) "Howl of defeat."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which adjective is the best to describe HOWL?

2. Ginsberg embraced what kind of life?

3. What is Rockland?

4. What did Solomon do for a living?

5. What was Ginsberg's first name?

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