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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. James Dickey claims his life was changed after spending a year in which European country?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

2. Adrienne Rich practiced which religion?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Paganism.
(d) Catholocism.

3. Which was not one of Cunningham's jobs?
(a) Translator.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Critic.
(d) Librarian.

4. The poem "Planetarium" was written in honor of which astronomer?
(a) Herschel.
(b) Copernicus.
(c) Simon.
(d) Galileo.

5. Robert Penn Warren is said to have written poetry in a _____ style.
(a) Metaphysical.
(b) Melancholy.
(c) Minimalist.
(d) Mercenary.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which poet was born in Ohio?

3. What was the name of the publication edited by Van Duyn?

4. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "Einstein's Bathrobe?"

5. In which year was Van Duyn appointed as the Poet Laureate?

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