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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. Garrigue was influenced by which famous composer?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Tchaikovsky.
(c) Schumann.
(d) Chopin.

2. What was Meredith's job?
(a) Aviator.
(b) Captain.
(c) Flying nurse.
(d) Auto mechanic.

3. In which city was Robert Hayden born?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York.

4. Olson believed poetry should be written based on _____, not meter.
(a) Tone.
(b) Breath.
(c) Syllables.
(d) Length.

5. Which poet wrote the "Autumn Shade" series?
(a) Kizer.
(b) Yeats.
(c) Levertov.
(d) Bowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which university did Theodore Roethke graduate?

2. Meredith served in which branch of the armed forces?

3. Which of the following words is not used in reference to Howard Nemerov's work?

4. What was the name of the publication edited by Van Duyn?

5. Which one of the poets worked as a consultant to the Library of Congress?

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