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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May Swenson, Robert Duncan, William Meredith, Howard Nemerov, and Richard Wilbur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which city was Robert Hayden born?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Seattle.
(d) New York.

2. Which of the following words is used to describe Mary Swenson's work?
(a) Frivolous.
(b) Perceptive.
(c) Wise.
(d) Flawless.

3. Charles Olson refers to himself as which of the following?
(a) Shaman.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Archeologist.
(d) Anthropologist.

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

5. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "Frederick Douglass?"
(a) Hayden.
(b) Cunningham.
(c) Olson.
(d) Garrigue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not one of Lowell's poems?

3. In what year was the position established?

4. In what year did Swenson move to New York?

5. Which of the following was not a job held by Wilbur?

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