Lawrence Ferlinghetti Trivia Quiz: First Poet laureate of San Francisco

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti Trivia Quiz: First Poet laureate of San Francisco

Lawrence Ferlinghetti is an American poet, playwright, publisher, and activist who was born on March 24, 1919, in Yonkers, New York, to Lawrence Monsanto Ferling and Elizabeth Ferlinghetti. Upon his father's arrival in America, his family name had been shortened due to the fact that he was an Italian immigrant. His longer name was discovered by Ferlinghetti as an adult, and he adopted it as his own when he realized it was longer. In 1998, he was named the first poet laureate of San Francisco. Here are 10 trivia quiz questions based on Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Let's play the quiz!

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When did Lawrence Ferlinghetti die?

  • February 22, 2022

  • February 22, 2021

  • February 21, 2021

  • February 21, 2022

What is the cause of Lawrence Ferlinghetti's death?

  • Heart Attack

  • Interstitial lung disease

  • Weakness

  • None of the above

Where was Lawrence Ferlinghetti born?

  • Canada

  • Russia

  • U.S.

  • Paris

Which of the following poem is NOT written by Lawrence Ferlinghetti?

  • Ferlinghetti

  • The Secret Meaning of Things

  • The Mexican Night

  • The Green Wall 

From which university did Lawrence Ferlinghetti earn his Ph.D.?

  • Columbia University 

  • University of Paris

  • Both A and B

  • None of the above

When was Lawrence Ferlinghetti born?

  • March 24, 1921

  • March 24, 1891

  • March 24, 1899

  • March 24, 1919

In which year Lawrence Ferlinghetti received “Literarian Award”?

  • 2005

  • 2004

  • 2003

  • 2002

To whom did Lawrence Ferlinghetti marry?

  • Selden Kirby-Smith

  • Liberty Kardules

  • Lisa Smith

  • None of the above

During the early years of his career, Lawrence Ferlinghetti worked in _______.

  • Doctor

  • Politician

  • CEO

  • Journalism

Who was Lawrence Ferlinghetti?

  • American Poet

  • Painter

  • Social activist

  • All the above

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