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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. Why does Oliver like to use her most common literary device?
(a) It broadens understanding of humans.
(b) It makes her work unique.
(c) It comes easily to her.
(d) It is a symbolic form of writing.

2. In Everything, what does Oliver say she has faith in?
(a) Her art.
(b) Her God.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her words.

3. What does using nature in her poems allow Oliver to do?
(a) Set forth an interpretation.
(b) Broaden her range.
(c) Open minds.
(d) Accept responsibility.

4. Which of the following is a line from Work Sometimes?
(a) Sameness can be found in any landscape.
(b) You have had days like this, no doubt.
(c) Those who know need not read longer.
(d) Desire will consume those who don't care to control.

5. What does the editor say there is an absence of in the first section of poems?
(a) Inside jokes.
(b) Metaphors.
(c) Anachronisms.
(d) Deep analogies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oliver trying to establish an intimacy with in Work Sometimes?

2. What does Oliver try to identify at the beginning of Work Sometimes?

3. In Everything, what does Oliver compare elaboration to?

4. What kind of citizen did the poet call the animal in The Measure?

5. What does the editor say Oliver is NOT trying to do with the poems in the first section?

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