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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Amy Clampitt, Dave Smith, Marilyn Hacker, William Matthews, and Sharon Olds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. William Matthews is not connected to which of the following colleges/universities?
(a) New York City College.
(b) University of North Carolina.
(c) University of Pennsylvania.
(d) Yale.

2. Which of the following was not one of the jobs held by Gary Snyder?
(a) Ditch digger.
(b) Logger.
(c) Seaman.
(d) Forester.

3. Charles Olson refers to himself as which of the following?
(a) Anthropologist.
(b) Shaman.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Archeologist.

4. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "Frederick Douglass?"
(a) Cunningham.
(b) Hayden.
(c) Olson.
(d) Garrigue.

5. Which poet often used inner city life as a theme?
(a) Lorde.
(b) Oliver.
(c) Williams.
(d) Wright.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The Tourist from Syracuse" was inspired by the writing of which author?

2. Ammons favored which style?

3. What was the name of the publication edited by Van Duyn?

4. In which year was Van Duyn appointed as the Poet Laureate?

5. In which year did Anne Sexton die?

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