Richard Wilbur Trivia Quiz: A Popular American Poet

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Richard Wilbur Trivia Quiz: A Popular American Poet

A native of New York City, Richard Wilbur was born on March 1, 1921. The second poet laureate of the United States, Wilbur was one of the most lauded and honored poets of the 20th century. Wallace Stevens Award, Frost Medal, and other honors and awards were among his many achievements. To test your knowledge about this American poet, here are 10 popular Richard Wilbur quiz questions. Let's play the quiz!

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Which of the following honors Richard Wilbur received?

  • Millay Award

  • National Book Award for Poetry 

  • Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

  • All the above

When was Richard Wilbur born?

  • March 1, 1921

  • March 1, 1922

  • March 1, 1925

  • March 1, 1850

Who was Richard Wilbur?

  • A singer

  • A doctor

  • A poet

  • A scientist

Where was Richard Wilbur?

  • Canada

  • The U.S.

  • Russia

  • Italy

In which year Richard Wilbur received Wallace Stevens Award?

  • 2001

  • 2003

  • 2005

  • 2007

Which of the following is Richard Wilbur's first book?

  • Things of This World

  • The Misanthrope

  • The Beautiful Changes and Other Poems

  • A Bestiary

For which poetry Richard Wilbur received Pulitzer Prize for Poetry?

  • Things of This World

  • The Misanthrope

  • The Beautiful Changes and Other Poems

  • None of the above

In which year Richard Wilbur received Pulitzer Prize for Poetry?

  • 1957

  • 1989

  • Both A and B

  • None of the above

What is Richard Wilbur's genre of writing?

  • Poetry

  • Children's books

  • Drama

  • All the above

When Richard Wilbur died?

  • October 15, 2017

  • October 14, 2017

  • October 14, 2021

  • October 14, 2022

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