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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. What is the latest year in which one of the poets was born?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1971.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1947.

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

3. Duncan's work is different because it is considered to be more ____.
(a) Abstract.
(b) Surreal.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Visionary.

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

5. What is the earliest year in which one of the poets was born?
(a) 1894.
(b) 1923.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1902.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How many poets appear in the book?

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

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