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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Denise Levertov, Richard Hugo, Edgar Bowers, Carolyn Kizer, and Donald Justice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From which university did Theodore Roethke graduate?
(a) Florida.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Michigan.

2. "Amusing Our Daughters" was written to which of the poet's family members?
(a) Father.
(b) Mother.
(c) Brother.
(d) Sister.

3. What position did Dickey hold in the army during WWII?
(a) Fighter pilot.
(b) Chaplain.
(c) Medic.
(d) Mechanic.

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

5. Which poet was greatly influenced by William Butler Yeats and W.H. Auden?
(a) Elizabeth Bishop.
(b) Theodore Roethke.
(c) Randall Jarrell.
(d) John Berryman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words is used to describe Mary Swenson's work?

2. In which city was Robert Hayden born?

3. Who was heavily influenced by Theodore Roethke?

4. Which poet cites Auden and Frost as his influences?

5. Mona Van Duyn taught at which St. Louis based university?

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