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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earlier poems: In Back of the Real.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. To what does Ginsberg compare the natural item?
(a) Spirit.
(b) Greed.
(c) Love.
(d) Industry.
2. Ginsberg saw poetry as being __________.
(a) Life-threatening.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Superfluous.
(d) Art.
3. People often attempted to deaden their ______________.
(a) Sexual urges.
(b) Anguish.
(c) True nature.
(d) Confusion.
4. What year was the poem written?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1949.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1953.
5. Which part of society can be considered to be holy?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Addicts.
(c) Rebellious people.
(d) Communists.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which first experience is referred to by Ginsberg?
2. Where does Ginsberg wander?
3. What type of building is mentioned?
4. According to Ginsberg, people's bags are filled with what?
5. The time period takes place after which event?
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