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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Richard Howard, Adrienne Rich, Gary Snyder, Sylvia Plath, and Mark Strand.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mark Strand was born in which country?
(a) England.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Canada.

2. Mona Van Duyn taught at which St. Louis based university?
(a) Howard University.
(b) Washington University.
(c) St. Louis University.
(d) University of Missouri.

3. In what year was the position established?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1971.

4. In which year was Van Duyn appointed as the Poet Laureate?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1992.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1996.

5. Which poet was born in Ohio?
(a) Wright.
(b) Ashbery.
(c) Merrill.
(d) Ammons.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Degrees of Gray in Philipsburg" discusses what type of mine?

2. John Ashbery lived in which European city?

3. James Dickey claims his life was changed after spending a year in which European country?

4. "Mule Team and Poster" was based on a photograph taken by which of the following?

5. While in residence in Europe, Ashbery held which job?

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