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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Denise Levertov, Richard Hugo, Edgar Bowers, Carolyn Kizer, and Donald Justice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Charles Olson refers to himself as which of the following?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Shaman.
(c) Anthropologist.
(d) Archeologist.

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

3. Duncan was linked to the _______ poets.
(a) Ancient Greek.
(b) Post Modern.
(c) Black Mountain.
(d) Greenwich Village.

4. Robert Penn Warren is said to have written poetry in a _____ style.
(a) Metaphysical.
(b) Mercenary.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Minimalist.

5. Which of the poets wrote a piece titled, "Frederick Douglass?"
(a) Hayden.
(b) Garrigue.
(c) Cunningham.
(d) Olson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schuyler compares poetry to which of the following?

2. Richard Hugo taught at which university?

3. Elizabeth Bishop was raised by relatives in which major metropolitan area?

4. What position did Dickey hold in the army during WWII?

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

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