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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. Howard wrote a poem focused on aristocrats of which century?
(a) 18th.
(b) 17th.
(c) 20th.
(d) 19th.

2. In what year was Robert Haas named Poet Laureate?
(a) 1995.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1998.
(d) 1991.

3. In what year was the position established?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1957.

4. Who was heavily influenced by Theodore Roethke?
(a) Bowers.
(b) Justice.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Auden.

5. Which of the following words is used to describe Mary Swenson's work?
(a) Flawless.
(b) Wise.
(c) Perceptive.
(d) Frivolous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Wright wrote an homage to which famous painter?

2. Charles Olson refers to himself as which of the following?

3. Which poet wrote "Another Life?"

4. How old was Amy Clampitt when her first book was published?

5. Which poet often used inner city life as a theme?

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