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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which poet wrote the "Autumn Shade" series?
(a) Kizer.
(b) Yeats.
(c) Levertov.
(d) Bowers.

2. "The Tourist from Syracuse" was inspired by the writing of which author?
(a) Miller.
(b) Mailer.
(c) MacDonald.
(d) Mackey.

3. Which of the poets worked at the Museum of Modern Art?
(a) Moss.
(b) Hecht.
(c) Schuyler.
(d) Dickey.

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

5. Elizabeth Bishop was raised by relatives in which major metropolitan area?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) Dallas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words is not used in reference to Howard Nemerov's work?

2. Which poet was greatly influenced by William Butler Yeats and W.H. Auden?

3. What was A.R. Ammons field of study in college?

4. How many poets appear in the book?

5. Mary Swenson received a degree in which discipline?

Short Essay Questions

1. What other career did A.R. Ammons have while writing poetry on the side? What were some of Ammon's influences outside the literary realm? What are some styles used by Ammons?

2. What was Allen Ginsberg's first major success? What made Ginsberg into an iconic poet?

3. What major theme was often used in James Wright's work? What major award did James Wright win for his work?

4. Examine the unique style of Anthony Hecht as well as some of his professional experiences. Also list some of the poems written by Hecht and included in this book.

5. Which major award was won by W. D. Snodgrass? How might Snodgrass' poems be described?

6. Examine briefly the life and work of Robert Hayden. How did Hayden attempt to break the color barrier? What are some of Hayden's poems included in this section?

7. Describe Richard Hugo's work and possible influence on style and subject.

8. Examine Robert Duncan's childhood and how it affected his career.

9. Describe William Meredith's work and his main focus. Also list some of the poems included in his section.

10. What were some of the unusual jobs held by Robert Creeley? Who were Creelye's influenecs? How does Creeley feel about speaking to his readers?

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