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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. Justice writes a poem about a lone reader waiting in a _____ at dusk.
(a) Cemetery.
(b) Garden.
(c) Shopping mall.
(d) School yard.

2. Which of the following was not a job held by Wilbur?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Lyricist.
(c) Editor.
(d) Conductor.

3. Which city was the center of the great poetry Renaissance?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) London.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Paris.

4. Which poet was the first director of the literary programs at the National Endowment for the Arts?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Levertov.
(c) Bowers.
(d) Kizer.

5. Ammons considered himself to be a part of which spiritual movement?
(a) Hindu.
(b) Buddhist.
(c) Transcendentalist.
(d) Fundamental Christian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Frank O'Hara studied at which university?

3. Frank O'Hara was deeply affected by the death of which famous artist?

4. The introduction states that American art was great because of _____.

5. Randall Jarrell's poetry is typically centered around which event/era?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Howard Moss is best known for working with which iconic magazine? What is Moss' style? List some of the poems written by Moss and included in this book.

4. 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?

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

6. Give a brief overview of Robert Lowell's life and work as a poet. What were Lowell's main topics? Which techniques did he favor when writing poetry? Also list at least four of Lowell's poems.

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

8. Describe William Meredith's work and his main focus. Also list some of the poems included in his section.

9. What were some of the unusual jobs held by Robert Creeley? Who were Creelye's influenecs? How does Creeley feel about speaking to his readers?

10. Examine Robert Duncan's childhood and how it affected his career.

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