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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. Which series of numbers is in the poem titled, "A Century of Epigrams?"
(a) 24, 51, 53, 60, 77.
(b) 26, 52, 55, 65, 79.
(c) 23, 57, 51, 62, 73.
(d) 29, 53, 55, 62, 76.

2. In what year did Swenson move to New York?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1949.
(c) 1959,
(d) 1946,

3. What was the profession of Richard Wilbur's father?
(a) Musician.
(b) Painter.
(c) Poet.
(d) Actor.

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

5. What was Meredith's job?
(a) Auto mechanic.
(b) Flying nurse.
(c) Aviator.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the poets was a high school football star?

2. Duncan was linked to the _______ poets.

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

4. Which of Cunningham's poems it the first to appear in his section?

5. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "Einstein's Bathrobe?"

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