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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In Defense of Creative-Writing Classes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What era does Hugo say embodies sentimentality?
(a) The Neo-Classical era.
(b) The Classical era.
(c) The Victorian era.
(d) The Post-modern era.

2. Hugo believes that a poet must take _____of a triggering town.
(a) Emotional possession.
(b) Total control.
(c) Care.
(d) Stock.

3. The hermit in one of Hugo's assumptions eats mostly _____.
(a) Popcorn.
(b) Sardines.
(c) Grub worms.
(d) Fried potatoes.

4. In the world of imagination, Hugo believes that all things _____.
(a) Are dull.
(b) Transcend.
(c) Belong.
(d) Are equal.

5. According to Hugo, poets can go into the world of the imagination, and not feel so threatened that they _____.
(a) Become impotent.
(b) Use profanity.
(c) Become arrogant.
(d) Burn their rough drafts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the maximum sentence length Hugo advises having in a poem?

2. Hugo states that the earth takes its configurations from the _____.

3. Hugo says that Roethke only wanted _____ in his class because you can teach them.

4. Which profession does Hugo believe should be able to retire in twenty years with a full pension like policemen, firemen, and service personnel?

5. Where does Hugo work with Buzz Green?

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