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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Amy Clampitt, Dave Smith, Marilyn Hacker, William Matthews, and Sharon Olds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which poem was written for a survivor of Hiroshima?
(a) "The Bear."
(b) "The Night Mirror."
(c) "The Truth the Dead Know."
(d) "The Horse."

2. What is the earliest year in which one of the poets was born?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1917.
(c) 1894.
(d) 1923.

3. Adrienne Rich practiced which religion?
(a) Paganism.
(b) Catholocism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Buddhism.

4. Which of the following was not a job held by Wilbur?
(a) Editor.
(b) Conductor.
(c) Lyricist.
(d) Teacher.

5. The introduction states that American art was great because of _____.
(a) Unity.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Trust.
(d) Adversity.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Degrees of Gray in Philipsburg" discusses what type of mine?

2. Michael Harper was greatly influenced by which type of music?

3. W.D. Snodgrass served in which branch of the armed forces?

4. Which was not one of Cunningham's jobs?

5. Which of the following words is used to describe Mary Swenson's work?

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