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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. Robert Penn Warren is said to have written poetry in a _____ style.
(a) Melancholy.
(b) Minimalist.
(c) Metaphysical.
(d) Mercenary.

2. Schuyler compares poetry to which of the following?
(a) Painting.
(b) Birth.
(c) Death.
(d) Constellations.

3. What was the profession of Richard Wilbur's father?
(a) Musician.
(b) Poet.
(c) Actor.
(d) Painter.

4. What was Meredith's job?
(a) Flying nurse.
(b) Auto mechanic.
(c) Captain.
(d) Aviator.

5. While in residence in Europe, Ashbery held which job?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Waiter.
(c) Tour guide.
(d) Art critic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not a job held by Wilbur?

2. Where is the Jain Bird Hospital located?

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

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

5. Allen Ginsberg is closely affiliated with which poetic movement?

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