Tracy K. Smith: Life and Works (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In which year was Tracy K. Smith born?
In which year was Tracy K. Smith born?
1972
Where was Tracy K. Smith raised?
Where was Tracy K. Smith raised?
Fairfield, California
What was Tracy K. Smith's father's connection to space exploration?
What was Tracy K. Smith's father's connection to space exploration?
He worked on the Hubble Space Telescope
Which number U.S. Poet Laureate was Tracy K. Smith?
Which number U.S. Poet Laureate was Tracy K. Smith?
22nd
Where did Smith complete her BA degree?
Where did Smith complete her BA degree?
Harvard University
Which collection won Smith the Pulitzer Prize?
Which collection won Smith the Pulitzer Prize?
Life on Mars
What is the title of Smith's memoir published in 2015?
What is the title of Smith's memoir published in 2015?
Ordinary Light
Which musician inspired the poem 'Don't You Wonder, Sometimes?'
Which musician inspired the poem 'Don't You Wonder, Sometimes?'
David Bowie
Which poem centres on African-American Civil War soldiers?
Which poem centres on African-American Civil War soldiers?
I Am 60 and Years of Age
Which poet is listed as one of Smith's influences?
Which poet is listed as one of Smith's influences?
Lucille Clifton
At which university is Smith currently a professor?
At which university is Smith currently a professor?
Princeton University
What does Smith use as a metaphor for human existence in 'Life on Mars'?
What does Smith use as a metaphor for human existence in 'Life on Mars'?
Space
What is the main theme of Smith's poem 'Ghost'?
What is the main theme of Smith's poem 'Ghost'?
Systemic racism and slavery