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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Charles Wright, Audre Lorde, Mary Oliver, Jay Wright, and C.K. Williams.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which poet was born in Ohio?
(a) Ammons.
(b) Ashbery.
(c) Wright.
(d) Merrill.

2. James Dickey claims his life was changed after spending a year in which European country?
(a) Italy.
(b) England.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

3. What was A.R. Ammons field of study in college?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Music.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Philosophy.

4. W.D. Snodgrass served in which branch of the armed forces?
(a) Navy.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Army.
(d) Marines.

5. Which of the following words is not used to describe Wright's work?
(a) Surreal.
(b) Rhetorical.
(c) Mundane.
(d) Nostalgic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert Penn Warren is said to have written poetry in a _____ style.

2. Which was not one of Cunningham's jobs?

3. Who served as the first Poet Laureate of the United States?

4. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "The Sheep Child?"

5. Mary Oliver is considered to be one of the best ____ poets.

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