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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is best used to describe Robert Lowell?
(a) Rebellious.
(b) Disturbed.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Righteous.

2. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "The Sheep Child?"
(a) Moss.
(b) Hecht.
(c) Van Duyn.
(d) Dickey.

3. What is the earliest year in which one of the poets was born?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1923.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1894.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Duncan was linked to the _______ poets.

3. James Dickey claims his life was changed after spending a year in which European country?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What prestigious position did Carolyn Kizer hold? Who greatly influenced Kizer's work? What major award did Kizer receive?

2. What was Allen Ginsberg's first major success? What made Ginsberg into an iconic poet?

3. What major theme was often used in James Wright's work? What major award did James Wright win for his work?

4. Examine the unique style of Anthony Hecht as well as some of his professional experiences. Also list some of the poems written by Hecht and included in this book.

5. What is the purpose of the anthology? Who is involved? What are the criteria for the poets? How do these poets reflect the popularity and talent of twentieth century poets?

6. Which major award was won by W. D. Snodgrass? How might Snodgrass' poems be described?

7. Discuss the poets listed in the first section. Examine at least one of the topics two or more of the poets have in common.

8. What is unusual about Donald Justice's poetry? What does he encourage the reader to see in his work?

9. Discuss the wide variety of jobs held by Richard Wilbur. Also discuss Wilbur's style and the poems in which the style is exhibited in this collection.

10. Examine briefly the life and work of Robert Hayden. How did Hayden attempt to break the color barrier? What are some of Hayden's poems included in this section?

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