Do You Know E.E Cummings?

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1. E.E Cummings was said to have written over 2900 poems

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E.E. Cummings is known for his extensive body of work, which includes poetry, essays, and plays. It is widely believed that he wrote over 2900 poems throughout his career. This information is supported by various sources and literary experts who have studied his works. Therefore, the statement "E.E. Cummings was said to have written over 2900 poems" is true.

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2. Cummings's first marriage was to one of Cummings' friend's wife from Harvard.

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The statement suggests that Cummings got married to one of his friend's wives from Harvard. This implies that Cummings was married to someone who was already married to one of his friends. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that Cummings's first marriage was indeed to one of his friend's wives from Harvard.

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3. What was his father's first name?

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The correct answer is Edward. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the father's first name. Among the given options, Edward is the only one that fits the criteria of being a first name.

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4. When was he released from the captivity of the French army?

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5. Which of these was his Alma mater?

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The correct answer is Harvard University. Alma mater refers to the university or college that a person attended. In this case, the person's alma mater is Harvard University.

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6. What book did he write based on his experience in prison?

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Based on the question, it is asking for the book that he wrote based on his experience in prison. Out of the given options, "Enormous room" seems to be the most fitting answer as it suggests a connection to prison through the word "room." The other options, "Prison walls" and "Prison room," are too specific and do not convey the idea of a book. "None of the above" is not a plausible answer as it does not provide any alternative option. Therefore, "Enormous room" is the most reasonable choice for the book he wrote based on his prison experience.

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7. In what year did Cummings first get married?

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Cummings first got married in 1918.

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8. What year did he write this book?

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The correct answer is 1922 because it is the only option provided that matches the question asking for the year the book was written.

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9. When was he arrested by the French army on suspicion of espionage activities?

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In 1917, he was arrested by the French army on suspicion of espionage activities.

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10. What year was E.E Cummings Born?

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E.E Cummings was said to have written over 2900 poems
Cummings's first marriage was to one of Cummings' friend's...
What was his father's first name?
When was he released from the captivity of the French army?
Which of these was his Alma mater?
What book did he write based on his experience in prison?
In what year did Cummings first get married?
What year did he write this book?
When was he arrested by the French army on suspicion of espionage...
What year was E.E Cummings Born?
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