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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. In Everything, what are we told to do in order to truly grasp the idea of poetry?
(a) The singular.
(b) The unimportant.
(c) Everything.
(d) The temporary.

2. What time of day did the poet try to save the animal in The Measure?
(a) Morning.
(b) Evening.
(c) Night.
(d) Afternoon.

3. Which of the following is a line from Work Sometimes?
(a) You have had days like this, no doubt.
(b) Sameness can be found in any landscape.
(c) Those who know need not read longer.
(d) Desire will consume those who don't care to control.

4. When did the poet say the animal in The Measure had began her journey?
(a) In the early morning.
(b) Shortly before she appeared.
(c) In the middle of the night.
(d) When she was first born.

5. How does Oliver use plants and animals in her poems?
(a) They are her focal point.
(b) They are her friends.
(c) They are her distractions.
(d) They are her foils.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of Mysteries, Four of the Simple Ones?

2. What was a joy to the animal featured in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?

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

4. Why did Oliver choose the tone she did at the beginning of Work Sometimes?

5. What was singing to Oliver in Work Sometimes?

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