Juan Felipe Herrera Trivia Quiz: An American poet, Performer & Writer

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Juan Felipe Herrera is an American poet, performer, writer, cartoonist, teacher, and activist who served as the 21st United States Poet Laureate from 2015 to 2017. Born in 1948, Herrera is a major figure in the literary field of Chicano poetry, and his experiences as the child of migrant farmers have strongly influenced his work.

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What social issue does Herrera often write about in his work?

  • Environmentalism

  • Immigration

  • Gun control

  • Healthcare

What did IlanStavans, a Mexican American essayist, say about Herrera's writing?

  • "He writes about nature with a unique perspective."

  • "He is the father of modern drama."

  • "He is one of the first poets to successfully create a new hybrid art."

  • "His work is grounded in science fiction."

What is the name of the new multimedia space in downtown Riverside where Herrera serves as director?

  • Art and Barbara Culver Center for the Arts

  • Galería de la Raza

  • Soledad Correctional Facility

  • Logan Heights Community Art Gallery

For which book did Juan Felipe Herrera win the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award in 1997?

  • Half the World in Light

  • 187 Reasons Mexicanos Can't Cross the Border

  • Calling the Doves

  • Undocuments 1971-2007

How many children does Juan Felipe Herrera have?

  • 3

  • 4

  • 5

  • 6

How many collections of poetry, prose, short stories, young adult novels, and picture books has Herrera published?

  • 10

  • 14

  • 18

  • 21

In what year was Juan Felipe Herrera appointed as California Poet Laureate by Gov. Jerry Brown?

  • 2008

  • 2011

  • 2012

  • 2015

According to the article, what is one of the community art settings where Herrera has taught poetry?

  • A prison

  • A science museum

  • A shopping mall

  • A sports stadium

In which literary field is Juan Felipe Herrera a major figure?

  • American poetry

  • British literature

  • Chicano poetry

  • Modern drama

Which university did Herrera attend on an Educational Opportunity Program scholarship?

  • University of California, Los Angeles

  • Stanford University

  • University of Iowa

  • California State University, Fresno

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