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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. James Merrill spent part of his life living in which exotic location?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Tahiti.
(c) Key West.
(d) Bermuda.

2. At the same time, Frank O'Hara also mourned the death of which musician?
(a) Lanza.
(b) Leopold.
(c) LaTouche.
(d) Lieberman.

3. Which was not one of Cunningham's jobs?
(a) Critic.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Translator.
(d) Librarian.

4. David Wagoner's work was greatly influenced by which native American tribe?
(a) Pueblo.
(b) Plateau.
(c) Anasazi.
(d) Lakota.

5. One of Randall Jarrell's poems is titled, "The Women at the ____ Zoo."
(a) New York.
(b) Washington.
(c) Toronto.
(d) San Diego.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard Hugo grew up in which western US city?

2. While in residence in Europe, Ashbery held which job?

3. "Mule Team and Poster" was based on a photograph taken by which of the following?

4. What word is best used to describe Robert Lowell?

5. In which year did Merrill win the Pulitzer Prize?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Robert Penn Warren considered to be one of the country's most famous poets? What position did Warren hold in the 1960s?

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

3. Discuss the varied activities of James Dickey and the one thing that supposedly changed his life. What are some of the themes involved in Dickey's work?

4. What other career did A.R. Ammons have while writing poetry on the side? What were some of Ammon's influences outside the literary realm? What are some styles used by Ammons?

5. Give a brief description of Jean Garrigue's life and work.

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

7. Describe Richard Hugo's work and possible influence on style and subject.

8. Name at least one of the main themes that can be seen in James Merrill's work. What is Merrill's genre? List some of the poems included in Merrill's section.

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

10. Give a brief overview of John Berryman's life. Also note Berryman's influences, style, and common topics covered in his work. How did critics review Berryman's work?

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