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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mark Doty, Gjertrud Schnackenberg, Henri Cole, Li-Young Lee, and Carl Phillips.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Philip Levine was greatly impacted by which war?
(a) Korean War.
(b) Spanish War.
(c) War of the Roses.
(d) World War II.

2. David Wagoner wrote a poem about which activity?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Surfing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Flying.

3. Duncan's work is different because it is considered to be more ____.
(a) Abstract.
(b) Visionary.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Surreal.

4. Carl Phillips refers to himself as being a ____ kid.
(a) Introspective.
(b) Outgoing.
(c) Nerdy.
(d) Athletic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gjertrud Schnackenberg is considered to be a ____ poet.

2. Harper was born in which city?

3. Edward Hirsch currently works as the head of which prestigious organization?

4. What was the name of Sylvia Plath's husband?

5. Charles Simic wrote a poem dedicated to which common item?

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