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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mona Van Duyn, Howard Moss, James Dickey, Anthony Hecht, and James Schuyler.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Duncan's work is different because it is considered to be more ____.
(a) Concrete.
(b) Abstract.
(c) Surreal.
(d) Visionary.

2. Mona Van Duyn taught at which St. Louis based university?
(a) Howard University.
(b) St. Louis University.
(c) Washington University.
(d) University of Missouri.

3. Olson believed poetry should be written based on _____, not meter.
(a) Length.
(b) Breath.
(c) Tone.
(d) Syllables.

4. Which of the following words is not used in reference to Howard Nemerov's work?
(a) Light.
(b) Sardonic.
(c) Ironic.
(d) Brooding.

5. Charles Olson refers to himself as which of the following?
(a) Anthropologist.
(b) Archeologist.
(c) Shaman.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which city was Robert Hayden born?

2. The introduction states that American art was great because of _____.

3. What was Meredith's job?

4. What word is best used to describe Robert Lowell?

5. Which of the following words is used to describe Mary Swenson's work?

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