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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Louise Gluck, Sandra McPherson, Michael Palmer, Ellen Bryant Voigt, and Kay Ryan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was not one of the jobs held by Gary Snyder?
(a) Ditch digger.
(b) Forester.
(c) Logger.
(d) Seaman.

2. Unlike many poets, Robert Pinsky has no interest in _____.
(a) Simile.
(b) Realism.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Metaphor.

3. According to the text, the best English language literature was produced in which century?
(a) 20th.
(b) 18th.
(c) 19th.
(d) 21st.

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

5. One of Randall Jarrell's poems is titled, "The Women at the ____ Zoo."
(a) New York.
(b) San Diego.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Washington.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. W.D. Snodgrass served in which branch of the armed forces?

3. Sharon Olds is often labeled as a ______ poet.

4. Adrienne Rich practiced which religion?

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

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