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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 of the poets wrote a piece titled, "Einstein's Bathrobe?"
(a) Moss.
(b) Van Duyn.
(c) Dickey.
(d) Hecht.

2. What was the profession of Richard Wilbur's father?
(a) Poet.
(b) Musician.
(c) Actor.
(d) Painter.

3. Which one of the poets worked as a consultant to the Library of Congress?
(a) Van Duyn.
(b) Hecht.
(c) Moss.
(d) Schuyler.

4. Mary Oliver is considered to be one of the best ____ poets.
(a) Surrealist.
(b) Realist.
(c) Naturalist.
(d) Idealist.

5. Which of the poets worked at the Museum of Modern Art?
(a) Dickey.
(b) Schuyler.
(c) Moss.
(d) Hecht.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which poet cites Auden and Frost as his influences?

2. In what year did Charles Simic bring his family to the US?

3. Philip Levine held which of the following jobs?

4. What was A.R. Ammons field of study in college?

5. Charles Simic was born in which country?

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