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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Charles Wright, Audre Lorde, Mary Oliver, Jay Wright, and C.K. Williams.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which poet wrote "The Gas Station?"
(a) Oliver.
(b) Williams.
(c) Wright.
(d) Lorde.

2. Philip Levine was born in which Midwestern city?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Detroit.
(d) St. Louis.

3. David Wagoner wrote a poem about which activity?
(a) Flying.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Surfing.

4. Mona Van Duyn taught at which St. Louis based university?
(a) Washington University.
(b) St. Louis University.
(c) Howard University.
(d) University of Missouri.

5. Which was not one of Cunningham's jobs?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Critic.
(c) Translator.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Mule Team and Poster" was based on a photograph taken by which of the following?

2. Charles Wright wrote an homage to which famous painter?

3. While in residence in Europe, Ashbery held which job?

4. Which of the poets was a high school football star?

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

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