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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters IV, V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first publication of The Journals of Sylvia Plath, Hughes commented how in the last several years of her life, Sylvia had found ______________.
(a) The perfect editor.
(b) Her lost journals.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Her true voice as a poet.

2. Where did Anne Stevenson move after college and marrying?
(a) England.
(b) Canada.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

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

4. A. Alvarez's remarks placed Sylvia's suicide in what type of scenario?
(a) "If only."
(b) "No go."
(c) "Look at me."
(d) "As if."

5. What American poet was the Poet Laureate of the United States from 1949 to 1950?
(a) Louise Bogan.
(b) Elizabeth Bishop.
(c) Randall Jarrell.
(d) Leonie Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Olwyn Hughes gave Anne Stevenson whose account that was unflattering to Sylvia to review in Part Two: Chapter I?

2. Malcolm drew a parallel between Anne Stevenson's failed relationship and her guilt-ridden past to the subservient role she took on with whom?

3. From 1956 to 1966, A. Alvarez was the poetry editor and critic for what publication?

4. With whom was Ted Hughes having an affair at the time of Sylvia Plath's death?

5. To what friend of the Hughes was William Stanley Merwin married?

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