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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. Which of the following is not a place Oliver says she wants to be while writing her poems in Everything?
(a) A boat at sea.
(b) A field of daisies.
(c) Her own house.
(d) A spot of grass.

2. 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.

3. What does Oliver try to provide multiple avenues for in her poems?
(a) Modality.
(b) Thought provocation.
(c) Tonality.
(d) Interpretation.

4. What does Oliver want to celebrate in Mysteries, Four of the Simple Ones?
(a) Information.
(b) Motivation.
(c) Daily mysteries.
(d) Recognition.

5. What poet did Oliver live with for a time?
(a) Millay.
(b) Miller.
(c) Marvel.
(d) Merril.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were the eyes of the animal compared to in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?

3. What color were the eyes of the animal in The Real Prayers are Not the Words, but the Attention that comes First?

4. What else does the editor say there is an absence of in the first section of poems?

5. What tone does Oliver take on at the end of Work Sometimes?

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