Who was appointed Poet Laureate on 1 May 1999, following the death of Ted Hughes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Andrew Motion
- Step 1: Andrew Motion was chosen as Poet Laureate in 1999 after the death of Ted Hughes. Answer: Andrew Motion. Why not the others: Carol Ann Duffy, Simon Armitage and Ted Hughes don't fit.
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