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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mona Van Duyn, Howard Moss, James Dickey, Anthony Hecht, and James Schuyler.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the poets was a high school football star?
(a) Moss.
(b) Schuyler.
(c) Dickey.
(d) Hecht.

4. Which of the following was not a job held by Wilbur?
(a) Conductor.
(b) Editor.
(c) Lyricist.
(d) Teacher.

5. Garrigue was influenced by which famous composer?
(a) Schumann.
(b) Tchaikovsky.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Chopin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Duncan's work is different because it is considered to be more ____.

3. Which of the following words is not used in reference to Howard Nemerov's work?

4. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "Frederick Douglass?"

5. Mary Swenson received a degree in which discipline?

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