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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 used to describe Robert Frost's work?
(a) Naturalistic.
(b) Rueful.
(c) Symbolic.
(d) Strong.

2. Which of the following was not a job held by Amy Clampitt?
(a) Editor.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Researcher.
(d) Translator.

3. Jorie Graham was raised in which country?
(a) Pakistan.
(b) Italy.
(c) US.
(d) Canada.

4. Charles Simic wrote a poem dedicated to which common item?
(a) Mirror.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Garbage can.
(d) Shoes.

5. What was the occupation of Kay Ryan's father?
(a) Railroad engineer.
(b) Gas station attendant.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Well driller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heather McHugh's work is often compared to the work of ______.

2. Kay Ryan and her work are compared to all but which of the following women?

3. Which poet wrote "The Old Cosmologists?"

4. Which poem was written for a survivor of Hiroshima?

5. Which of the following words best describes Sharon Olds' work?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sharon Olds categorized as a poet? What words are best used to describe Olds' work? What are some of Olds' most common themes?

2. Discuss Amy Clampitt's early career. What are some of Clampitt's themes?

3. What type of work did Richard Howard produce? Examine Richard Howard's fascination with the figures of 19th century high society. Also list some of the poems contained in his section.

4. Examine Yusef Komunyakaa's background and influences regarding his work.

5. In which regions and countries did Irving Feldman live? What are some of the characteristics of Feldman's work? Name three people that appear in Feldman's poetry.

6. What is Mary Oliver's style? How does Mary Oliver incorporate nature into her work? What unique gift does Oliver have as a poet?

7. Examine Kay Ryan's opinion on inevitable change. What point is Ryan attempting to make?

8. Discuss the rhyme and tone of "Ballad of Ladies Lost and Found." Who are some of the people mentioned in the poem? What is the rhyme scheme? What form does Hacker use in this poem?

9. What themes are most often seen in Gary Snyder's work? What does Snyder credit with helping him focus on the inner world?

10. How does Michael S. Harper incorporate his heritage into his work? What was Harper's biggest influence? What themes commonly appear in his poetry? List some of Harper's poems that appear in this book.

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