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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. From which university did Theodore Roethke graduate?
(a) Michigan.
(b) Kansas.
(c) Florida.
(d) Delaware.

2. Where is the Jain Bird Hospital located?
(a) Delhi.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Prague.
(d) Budapest.

3. One of Randall Jarrell's poems is titled, "The Women at the ____ Zoo."
(a) San Diego.
(b) Toronto.
(c) Washington.
(d) New York.

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

5. "Degrees of Gray in Philipsburg" discusses what type of mine?
(a) Gold.
(b) Diamond.
(c) Coal.
(d) Silver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the latest year in which one of the poets was born?

2. What position did Dickey hold in the army during WWII?

3. In what year was the position established?

4. Which city was the center of the great poetry Renaissance?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss some of David Wagoner's influences and inspirations. How is Wagoner's work characterized?

2. 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?

3. What is unique about Charles Olson's work? What did Olson do to prepare to write about a particular place or era? How did Olson believe work should be paced?

4. 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?

5. Give a brief overview of Robert Lowell's life and work as a poet. What were Lowell's main topics? Which techniques did he favor when writing poetry? Also list at least four of Lowell's poems.

6. Discuss the poets listed in the first section. Examine at least one of the topics two or more of the poets have in common.

7. 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?

8. What contributions did Mona Van Duyn make to the literary world? What was Van Duyn's biggest accomplishment?

9. 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.

10. Why is Robert Penn Warren considered to be one of the country's most famous poets? What position did Warren hold in the 1960s?

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