Which of the following poets have held the Oxford Professorship of Poetry?

1. A. James Fenton
2. B. Margaret Atwood
3. C. Seamus Heaney
4. D. Anne Sexton
5. E. Paul Muldoon

1. AB, C and D only
2. BA, B and C only
3. CA, C and E only
4. DC, D and E only

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Correct answer: C. A, C and E only

Explanation

Heaney (1989–94), Fenton (1994–99) and Muldoon (1999–2004) held the chair, which was founded in 1708. Atwood and Sexton never did.