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

2. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "The Sheep Child?"
(a) Van Duyn.
(b) Moss.
(c) Dickey.
(d) Hecht.

3. Which of the following words is not used in reference to Howard Nemerov's work?
(a) Sardonic.
(b) Light.
(c) Brooding.
(d) Ironic.

4. Cunningham's work was referred to as being cool and _____.
(a) Classical.
(b) Aloof.
(c) Hip.
(d) Reserved.

5. Which poet was the first director of the literary programs at the National Endowment for the Arts?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Levertov.
(c) Kizer.
(d) Bowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Randall Jarrell's poetry is typically centered around which event/era?

2. Which poet wrote the "Autumn Shade" series?

3. Robert Penn Warren is said to have written poetry in a _____ style.

4. "The Tourist from Syracuse" was inspired by the writing of which author?

5. Mary Swenson received a degree in which discipline?

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