W. S. Merwin Trivia Quiz: An American poet

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William Stanley Merwin was an American poet known for his unique craft and interests in Buddhist philosophy and deep ecology. He received numerous honors, including two Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry and the National Book Award for Poetry. Merwin grew up in Union City, New Jersey, and was enamored with the natural world and the past from a young age. He attended Princeton University and later lived in Spain, London, and New York City before settling in Hawaii with his third wife. Test your knowledge of Merwin with these quiz questions:
 

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Where did Merwin settle with his third wife?

  • New York City

  • London

  • Hawaii

  • Spain

What was the name of the street in Union City, New Jersey, where Merwin grew up?

  • Fourth Street

  • New York Avenue

  • William Stanley Merwin Way

  • Union Street

How many Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry did Merwin receive?

  • One

  • Two

  • Three

  • None

What was Merwin's father's profession?

  • Doctor

  • Lawyer

  • Minister

  • Teacher

In what city did Merwin live during a fellowship at the Poets' Theater?

  • London

  • Boston

  • New York City

  • Paris

Where did Merwin attend college?

  • Harvard University

  • Yale University

  • Princeton University

  • Stanford University

What was the name of the highest honor bestowed by the Academy of American Poets, which Merwin received?

  • Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

  • National Book Award for Poetry

  • Tanning Prize

  • Golden Wreath of the Struga Poetry Evenings

What were Merwin's interests in the 1980s and 1990s?

  • Western philosophy

  • Chinese literature

  • Buddhist philosophy and deep ecology

  • Contemporary art

What was Merwin's primary interest during the 1960s anti-war movement?

  • Direct narration

  • Indirect narration

  • Love poetry

  • Political speeches

With whom did Merwin collaborate on a play while living in London?

  • Robert Graves

  • Sylvia Plath

  • Ted Hughes

  • Dido Milroy

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