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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections II through VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of these words is used by the editor to describe Oliver's style?
(a) Rich.
(b) Deep.
(c) Colorful.
(d) All of these.

3. What belongs to the animal in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?
(a) The earth and sky.
(b) The life it has claimed.
(c) The water.
(d) The heavens.

4. What does the editor say new readers of Oliver will feel when they read the first section?
(a) They will be eased into the style.
(b) They will feel like they have always known her.
(c) They will get sucked in right away.
(d) They are in for a surprise.

5. Which of these is a line from The Measure?
(a) No, not now.
(b) Ah, it's time.
(c) What shall we do?
(d) Hush, be still.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oliver come to a better understanding of human nature?

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

3. What animal is featured in At Round Pond?

4. At the beginning of Long Afternoon at the Edge of Little Sister Pond, what does Oliver say she is humbled by?

5. What adjective does Oliver use to describe the world in Mindful?

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