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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second version of The Journals of Sylvia Plath, Hughes indicated that he might be able to get his hands on what?
(a) The original manuscript.
(b) Love letters.
(c) A lost journal.
(d) Additional material.

2. How did Sylvia Plath commit suicide?
(a) She hung herself.
(b) She gassed herself.
(c) She shot herself.
(d) She overdosed.

3. How was Anne Stevenson viewed by the author and her peers while at the university?
(a) She was detested.
(b) She was untrusted.
(c) She was considered ignorant.
(d) She was admired.

4. When was the second version of The Journals of Sylvia Plath released?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1987.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1985.

5. When did Sylvia Plath die?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1965.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the second version of The Journals of Sylvia Plath, Hughes avoided blame for what?

2. In 1952, William Stanley Merwin's first book of poetry was published under what title?

3. When was the publication date of The Journals of Sylvia Plath?

4. In the first publication of The Journals of Sylvia Plath, Hughes commented how in the last several years of her life, Sylvia had found ______________.

5. How old was Ted Hughes when Sylvia Plath died?

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