View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May Swenson, Robert Duncan, William Meredith, Howard Nemerov, and Richard Wilbur.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "Frederick Douglass?"
(a) Olson.
(b) Hayden.
(c) Garrigue.
(d) Cunningham.

4. What is the earliest year in which one of the poets was born?
(a) 1894.
(b) 1917.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1923.

5. According to the text, the best English language literature was produced in which century?
(a) 19th.
(b) 20th.
(c) 21st.
(d) 18th.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Olson believed poetry should be written based on _____, not meter.

3. Mary Swenson received a degree in which discipline?

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

5. What was Meredith's job?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 138 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample