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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through James Merrill, W.S. Merwin, A.R. Ammons, John Ashbery, and James Wright.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was A.R. Ammons field of study in college?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Music.
(d) Chemistry.

2. Richard Hugo grew up in which western US city?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Santa Barbara.
(c) Eugene.
(d) Reno.

3. While in residence in Europe, Ashbery held which job?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Tour guide.
(c) Waiter.
(d) Art critic.

4. The introduction states that American art was great because of _____.
(a) Unity.
(b) Adversity.
(c) Trust.
(d) Freedom.

5. Mary Swenson received a degree in which discipline?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Literature.
(c) Science.
(d) Medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words is used to describe Mary Swenson's work?

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

3. Ammons favored which style?

4. According to the text, the best English language literature was produced in which century?

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

(see the answer key)

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