1. Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main point of the passage?(A) In response to her critics, Glück argues that the attempt to develop a uniquely female voice is as restrictive as they believe the male tradition in poetry to be.
(B) Although critics have taken Glück to task for writing poetry that is generic in subject rather than specifically aimed at addressing women’s concerns, she believes that poetry must instead concern itself with certain universal themes.
(C) In spite of critics who attempt to limit art to expressing the unique perspectives of the artist’s gender, Glück believes that art in fact represents a perspective on its subject matter that is equally male and female.
(D) In opposition to some critics, Glück writes on universal themes rather than striving for a uniquely female voice, believing that whatever gender differences are present will emerge unconsciously in any case.
(E) Aside from the power and accomplishment of her writing, Glück has yet to offer a completely satisfying response to the critics’ demand that her work reflect the conflict between male and female perspectives on poetic subject matter.
2. Based on the passage, with which one of the following statements regarding the poetic tradition in English would Glück be most likely to agree?(A) This tradition is somewhat diminished for its lack of recognized female poets.
(B) This tradition transcends its social and historical context.
(C) The male-dominated aspect of this tradition can be overcome only by developing a uniquely female voice in poetry.
(D) The view of this tradition as an inheritance is necessary for a poet to be successful.
(E) This tradition, though male dominated, addresses universal subjects.
3. As it is used in the passage, “inheritance” (line 9) refers most specifically to(A) the burden that a historically male-dominated poetic canon places on a contemporary woman poet
(B) the set of poetic forms and techniques considered acceptable within a linguistic culture
(C) the poetry written in a particular language, whose achievement serves as a model for other poets writing in that language
(D) the presumption that contemporary poets can write only on subjects already explored by the poets in that language who are considered to be the most celebrated
(E) the imposition on a poet, based on the poetry of preceding generations in that language, of a particular writing style
4. Based on the description in the passage, a poem that reveals gender differences in the absence of any specific intention by the poet to do so is most like(A) a bird’s flight that exposes unseen air currents
(B) a ship’s prow that indicates how strong a wave it is designed to withstand
(C) a building’s facade that superficially embellishes an ordinary structure
(D) a railroad track, without which travel by train is impossible
(E) a novel that deliberately conceals the motives of its main character
5. According to the passage, Glück believes that art reveals gender differences with more authority when which one of the following is true?(A) The artist refuses to accept certain presuppositions about gender.
(B) The artist uses the tools of that art’s tradition.
(C) The artist does not consciously intend to reveal such differences.
(D) The artist comments on gender issues through the use of other subject matter.
(E) The artist embraces that art’s tradition with respect.
6. Which one of the following statements about Glück is made in the passage?(A) She objects to the use of traditional poetic forms to confront the history of the poetic tradition.
(B) She recognizes that the idea of the universal in poetry is questionable.
(C) She claims to accept only male poets as her literary family.
(D) She claims to write from a gender-neutral perspective.
(E) She claims to have sensed the great themes and subjects of poetry while in her youth.
7. Based on the passage, which one of the following most accurately characterizes the author’s attitude toward Glück’s view of poetry?(A) respectful dismissal
(B) grudging acceptance
(C) detached indifference
(D) tacit endorsement
(E) enthusiastic acclaim