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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 try to identify at the beginning of Work Sometimes?
(a) A happy memory.
(b) A memorable moment.
(c) A shared experience.
(d) An identity.

2. What was singing to Oliver in Work Sometimes?
(a) Street cars.
(b) Robins.
(c) The wind.
(d) The radio.

3. How many poems are in the first section?
(a) 32.
(b) 42.
(c) 22.
(d) 52.

4. What does the editor say is Oliver's signature on her work?
(a) Her description.
(b) Her tone.
(c) Her method.
(d) Her verbage.

5. What does Oliver try to avoid awkwardness in as she is writing?
(a) Subject matter.
(b) Format.
(c) Abbreviations.
(d) Symbols.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Oliver say she was outside of while writing Work Sometimes?

2. What does Oliver think people should pay more attention to in life?

3. What is Oliver's most commonly used literary device in these poems?

4. What amazing event happens to the catbird in Mysteries, Four of the Simple Ones?

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

(see the answer key)

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