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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May Swenson, Robert Duncan, William Meredith, Howard Nemerov, and Richard Wilbur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words is not used in reference to Howard Nemerov's work?
(a) Light.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Sardonic.
(d) Brooding.

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

3. Mary Swenson received a degree in which discipline?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Science.
(c) Literature.
(d) Medicine.

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

5. Who served as the first Poet Laureate of the United States?
(a) Olson.
(b) Garrigue.
(c) Warren.
(d) Hayden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Duncan's work is different because it is considered to be more ____.

3. One of Randall Jarrell's poems is titled, "The Women at the ____ Zoo."

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

5. In what year was the position established?

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