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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through James Merrill, W.S. Merwin, A.R. Ammons, John Ashbery, and James Wright.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did O'Hara die?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1966.
(c) 9182.
(d) 1959.

2. Richard Hugo taught at which university?
(a) University of Montana.
(b) University of Iowa.
(c) University of Idaho.
(d) University of Wisconsin.

3. What is the latest year in which one of the poets was born?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1971.

4. Meredith served in which branch of the armed forces?
(a) Marines.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Navy.
(d) Air Force.

5. "Amusing Our Daughters" was written to which of the poet's family members?
(a) Father.
(b) Sister.
(c) Brother.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the text, the best English language literature was produced in which century?

2. In what year was the position established?

3. What was the profession of Richard Wilbur's father?

4. "Degrees of Gray in Philipsburg" discusses what type of mine?

5. John Ashbery lived in which European city?

(see the answer key)

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