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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. Which city was the center of the great poetry Renaissance?
(a) London.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Paris.
(d) San Francisco.

2. In which year did Anne Sexton die?
(a) 1974.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1981.

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

4. C.K. Williams worked as which of the following?
(a) Arborist.
(b) Pharmacist.
(c) Therapist.
(d) Landscaper.

5. Charles Simic was born in which country?
(a) Serbia.
(b) Slovakia.
(c) Bosnia.
(d) Yugoslavia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the poets worked as a consultant to the Library of Congress?

2. W.D. Snodgrass served in which branch of the armed forces?

3. In what year was Robert Haas named Poet Laureate?

4. Mona Van Duyn taught at which St. Louis based university?

5. What position did Dickey hold in the army during WWII?

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