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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through New Poems (2004 - 2005).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Oliver state we must pray in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?
(a) We must desire and pursue.
(b) We must listen and obey.
(c) We must observe and meditate.
(d) We must ask and wait.

2. What were the feet of the animal compared to in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?
(a) Sand.
(b) The Sun.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Butter.

3. What animal was featured in The Measure?
(a) A box turtle.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) An armadillo.

4. What does Oliver hope to show about the world in her poems?
(a) What is becoming of the world.
(b) Where the world has been.
(c) How to navigate through the world.
(d) How the world works.

5. In Work Sometimes, what does Oliver say happiness is?
(a) Work ongoing.
(b) Usefulness.
(c) Moments of peace.
(d) A job well done.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oliver trying to describe with the lilt in the words in Everything?

2. Why did Oliver choose the simple titles for her poems?

3. What did Oliver say she was outside of while writing Work Sometimes?

4. What is the length of most of Oliver's poems in this collection?

5. Which of these words is used by the editor to describe Oliver's style?

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