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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ammons considered himself to be a part of which spiritual movement?
(a) Fundamental Christian.
(b) Buddhist.
(c) Transcendentalist.
(d) Hindu.

2. Allen Ginsberg is closely affiliated with which poetic movement?
(a) Pre-war.
(b) Post Modernist.
(c) Beat Generation.
(d) New York Renaissance.

3. Which of Cunningham's poems it the first to appear in his section?
(a) "Middle Passage."
(b) "A Century of Epigrams."
(c) "For my Contemporaries."
(d) "To My Wife,"

4. While in residence in Europe, Ashbery held which job?
(a) Waiter.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Tour guide.
(d) Art critic.

5. In what year did O'Hara die?
(a) 1966.
(b) 9182.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1971.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert Penn Warren is said to have written poetry in a _____ style.

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

3. Olson believed poetry should be written based on _____, not meter.

4. Duncan was linked to the _______ poets.

5. Frank O'Hara studied at which university?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which major award was won by W. D. Snodgrass? How might Snodgrass' poems be described?

2. What prestigious position did Carolyn Kizer hold? Who greatly influenced Kizer's work? What major award did Kizer receive?

3. Describe Richard Hugo's work and possible influence on style and subject.

4. Examine Robert Duncan's childhood and how it affected his career.

5. What contributions did Mona Van Duyn make to the literary world? What was Van Duyn's biggest accomplishment?

6. What is unusual about Donald Justice's poetry? What does he encourage the reader to see in his work?

7. What were some of the unusual jobs held by Robert Creeley? Who were Creelye's influenecs? How does Creeley feel about speaking to his readers?

8. What is the purpose of the anthology? Who is involved? What are the criteria for the poets? How do these poets reflect the popularity and talent of twentieth century poets?

9. Give a brief overview of Robert Lowell's life and work as a poet. What were Lowell's main topics? Which techniques did he favor when writing poetry? Also list at least four of Lowell's poems.

10. Discuss some of David Wagoner's influences and inspirations. How is Wagoner's work characterized?

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