Robert Frost Poetry Knowledge Assessment

When was Robert Frost born?

• 1874

• 1884

• 1864

• 1894

Which region did Robert Frost spend most of his life in?

• New England

• California

• Texas

• Florida

What was one of the main inspirations for Robert Frost’s poems?

• Rural landscapes and folksy residents of New England

• City life in New York

• Mountains of Colorado

• Deserts of Arizona

How many Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry did Robert Frost win?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

Why do you think Robert Frost was called the “dean of American poets”? (Choose the BEST answer)

• Because he was highly celebrated, published many poetry collections, and influenced American poetry for decades

• Because he was the oldest poet in America

• Because he only wrote poems about schools

• Because he lived in England for three years

Which famous poet did Robert Frost meet while living in England?

• Ezra Pound

• Emily Dickinson

• Langston Hughes

• Walt Whitman

What important event did Robert Frost make remarks at?

• John F. Kennedy’s inauguration

• The opening of the Statue of Liberty

• The first moon landing

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Why do you think Frost was considered the “dean of American poets”?

• He was highly respected and influential in American poetry.

• He was a famous scientist.

• He was a popular actor.

• He was known for painting landscapes.