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

2. What amazing event happens to the catbird in Mysteries, Four of the Simple Ones?
(a) Learning to fly.
(b) Finding a mate.
(c) Building a nest.
(d) Hatching eggs.

3. What kind of hands does Oliver hope to write her poetry with?
(a) Busy hands.
(b) Useful hands.
(c) Rough hands.
(d) Quiet hands.

4. What does Oliver like to assign to inanimate objects in her poems?
(a) Functions.
(b) Human characteristics.
(c) Identities.
(d) Descriptions.

5. In the Measure, what happens in the pinewoods?
(a) Small animals are left alone.
(b) Blueberries ripen early.
(c) Flowers make perfect cover.
(d) The sun shines in happy measures.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oliver describe her poetry in Everything?

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

3. What animal is featured in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?

4. How is the animal featured in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First described in the first lines?

5. What does Oliver say is NOT praying in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?

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