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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. Carolyn Kizer wrote a poem about man's abuse of which natural resource?
(a) Air.
(b) Oil.
(c) Water.
(d) Steel.

2. Which one of the poets worked as a consultant to the Library of Congress?
(a) Van Duyn.
(b) Schuyler.
(c) Hecht.
(d) Moss.

3. Frank O'Hara studied at which university?
(a) University of Montana.
(b) Yale.
(c) Brown.
(d) University of Michigan.

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

5. While in residence in Europe, Ashbery held which job?
(a) Tour guide.
(b) Art critic.
(c) Waiter.
(d) Policeman.

Short Answer Questions

1. David Wagoner's work was greatly influenced by which native American tribe?

2. Cunningham's work was referred to as being cool and _____.

3. Where is the Jain Bird Hospital located?

4. James Merrill spent part of his life living in which exotic location?

5. John Ashbery lived in which European city?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. Discuss some of David Wagoner's influences and inspirations. How is Wagoner's work characterized?

9. What is unusual about W.S. Merwin's choice of career? What are some of the main topics and/or themes often used by Merwin?

10. Briefly describe the work of May Swenson. List some of Swenson's works included in the book.

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