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Quiz about The Beat Generation
Quiz about The Beat Generation

The Beat Generation Trivia Quiz

In the early 1950's, a new movement called the "Beat Generation" was born. The Beat Generation writers told of everyday life and struggles. Their poetry and lifestyle became a springboard for a new stance on literature and social views.

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Author
wilco_usa
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
130,769
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
625
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 83 (2/10), Guest 42 (0/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This individual was the mastermind of the Beat Generation. He encouraged many writers to break from a traditional style of writing for a more spontaneous style. He has appeared as a main character in several books written by many different writers. This fellow was a good friend to Jack Kerouac. The Beat Generation probably never would have happened without this person. Who was this influential person? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. This writer used the autobiographical character named "Henry Chinaski" in four novels. He worked for the United States Postal Service for eleven years and wrote about those experiences. This author had an extreme case of "Acne Vulgaris" which influenced his outlook on life. This novelist and poet was.. Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "Naked Lunch" and "The Place Of Dead Roads" were written by this Beat Generation author. This writer was arrested in Mexico after he re-created a scene from the legend of William Tell, in which he shot his wife between the eyes. Who was this author? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. The poetry readings at the Famous Six Gallery took place on October 7, 1955. Which of these poets read at that famous event? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The Beat Movement primarily started in which two American cities? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. What religion heavily influenced the Beat Generation writers? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. One of the most influential and famous of the Beat Generation authors was Allen Ginsberg. Which of these poems was written by Mr. Ginsberg? Hint


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8. "On The Road", "Dharma Bums", and "Big Sur" were written by this Beat Generation writer. Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. William Carlos Williams developed his own unique style of writing that was fresh and innovative. He wrote about everyday people and their experiences. Which of these poems was written by Mr. Williams? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Gregory Corso was one of the major Beat Generation writers. He wrote from personal experience about life as a merchant seaman and manual laborer. Gregory also wrote about his time in jail for theft. This Beat Generation writer was street wise and shared his experiences to advocate for social change. Gregory Corso wrote which of these poems? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This individual was the mastermind of the Beat Generation. He encouraged many writers to break from a traditional style of writing for a more spontaneous style. He has appeared as a main character in several books written by many different writers. This fellow was a good friend to Jack Kerouac. The Beat Generation probably never would have happened without this person. Who was this influential person?

Answer: Neal Cassady

 Although he did not have any books published during his lifetime, Neal Cassady was the main character in several books. One of these books was Jack Kerouac's "On The Road". Neal's creative thinking and adventurous lifestyle were the motivation for the character "Dean Moriarty". Neal's only book was "The First Third".
2. This writer used the autobiographical character named "Henry Chinaski" in four novels. He worked for the United States Postal Service for eleven years and wrote about those experiences. This author had an extreme case of "Acne Vulgaris" which influenced his outlook on life. This novelist and poet was..

Answer: Charles Bukowski

 Charles Bukowski wrote the novel "Post Office" about his time spent working at the United States Postal Service. Charles also wrote "Ham On Rye", "Factotum", "Barfly", and "Pulp". Bukowski lived life on the fringe of society and wrote about the horse tracks, rooming houses, and bars of America.
3. "Naked Lunch" and "The Place Of Dead Roads" were written by this Beat Generation author. This writer was arrested in Mexico after he re-created a scene from the legend of William Tell, in which he shot his wife between the eyes. Who was this author?

Answer: William S. Burroughs

 William S. Burroughs wrote about his own heroin abuse in the book "Junky". He appeared in the Gus Van Sant film "Drugstore Cowboy" with Matt Dillon.
4. The poetry readings at the Famous Six Gallery took place on October 7, 1955. Which of these poets read at that famous event?

Answer: All of these

 Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, and Philip Whalen read poetry at the Famous Six Gallery. The other poets that attended were Jack Kerouac, Philip Lamantia, Michael McClure, and Ken Rexroth. This event was considered to be the starting point for the Beat Movement in literature.
5. The Beat Movement primarily started in which two American cities?

Answer: New York and San Francisco

 Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Neal Cassady, and William S. Burroughs met in New York near Columbia University. Gary Synder, Michael McClure, and Philip Whalen met in San Francisco.
6. What religion heavily influenced the Beat Generation writers?

Answer: Buddhism

 Jack Kerouac wrote about Buddhism in "Dharma Bums". Philip Whalen was a Zen Buddhist priest. Buddhism also heavily influenced Gary Synder. Many of the Beat Generation writers had a profound respect for nature and the teachings of Buddhism.
7. One of the most influential and famous of the Beat Generation authors was Allen Ginsberg. Which of these poems was written by Mr. Ginsberg?

Answer: Howl

 Allen Ginsberg won several awards, including the Woodbury Poetry Prize. He also wrote "Song", "America", and "A Supermarket In California". Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who owned "City Light Books", was arrested on charges of obscenity following the reading of "Howl". "Constantly Risking Absurdity" was written by Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
8. "On The Road", "Dharma Bums", and "Big Sur" were written by this Beat Generation writer.

Answer: Jack Kerouac

 Jack Kerouac was one of the primary voices of the Beat Generation. He was well-traveled and wrote about the experiences and relationships that ensued. Jack created his own style of writing and inspired many of the other Beat Generation writers.
9. William Carlos Williams developed his own unique style of writing that was fresh and innovative. He wrote about everyday people and their experiences. Which of these poems was written by Mr. Williams?

Answer: All of these

 William Carlos Williams influenced the style of several Beat Generation writers. His poetry painted clear images of everyday life and helped define a new form of American poetry. William attended the University of Pennsylvania and was a physician.
10. Gregory Corso was one of the major Beat Generation writers. He wrote from personal experience about life as a merchant seaman and manual laborer. Gregory also wrote about his time in jail for theft. This Beat Generation writer was street wise and shared his experiences to advocate for social change. Gregory Corso wrote which of these poems?

Answer: All of these

 Gregory Corso was a good friend of Allen Ginsberg and spoke at his memorial service. He stated one word- "Toodle-oo". Jack Kerouac used Gregory as a character in his novel "The Subterraneans".
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