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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Frank O'Hara, David Wagoner, Robert Creeley, Allen Ginsberg, and W.D. Snodgrass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David Wagoner wrote a poem about which activity?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Surfing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Flying.

2. "The Day Lady Died" refers to which of the following women?
(a) Jackie Kennedy Onasis.
(b) Lucille Ball.
(c) Billie Holliday.
(d) Marilyn Monroe.

3. Allen Ginsberg is closely affiliated with which poetic movement?
(a) Pre-war.
(b) Beat Generation.
(c) New York Renaissance.
(d) Post Modernist.

4. Who served as the first Poet Laureate of the United States?
(a) Garrigue.
(b) Olson.
(c) Warren.
(d) Hayden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Frank O'Hara studied at which university?

2. Frank O'Hara was deeply affected by the death of which famous artist?

3. James Dickey claims his life was changed after spending a year in which European country?

4. What is the latest year in which one of the poets was born?

5. Meredith served in which branch of the armed forces?

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