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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) Flowers.
(b) The Sun.
(c) Butter.
(d) Sand.

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

3. What is Oliver trying to describe with the lilt in the words in Everything?
(a) Human Nature.
(b) Gravity.
(c) Choices.
(d) Creation.

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?
(a) Robust.
(b) Soaring.
(c) Gentle.
(d) Small.

5. What does Oliver say is NOT praying in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?
(a) Seeing and noticing.
(b) Witnessing with the eyes.
(c) Observing.
(d) Seeing what has not been seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Oliver do at the end of Work Sometimes?

2. How many poems are in the first section?

3. Why does Oliver like to use her most common literary device?

4. What does the editor say is Oliver's signature on her work?

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

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