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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 does Oliver call most of her poems?
(a) Creations.
(b) Friends.
(c) Statements of truth.
(d) Observations.

2. What was a joy to the animal featured in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Victory.
(c) Wind.
(d) Speed.

3. In Everything, what does Oliver compare elaboration to?
(a) Frills and lace.
(b) Striped canes.
(c) Vests with ties.
(d) Puffed sleeves.

4. What does Oliver compare picking the right words to in Mysteries, Four of the Simple Ones?
(a) Sorting money.
(b) Threading a needle.
(c) Growing a garden.
(d) Picking fruit.

5. What is the first plant talked about in Mysteries, Four of the Simple Ones?
(a) Roses.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Barley.
(d) Corn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are we told to examine in Everything?

2. What poet did Oliver live with for a time?

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

4. In the Measure, what happens in the pinewoods?

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

(see the answer key)

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