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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections II through VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many lines is Prose Poem 1?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

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

3. Which of these is a line from Prose Poem 1?
(a) Never will we know for sure.
(b) We just knew not.
(c) How strong is the stillness.
(d) How hopeful we were.

4. How is Oliver trying to establish the intimacy she desires in Work Sometimes?
(a) She breaks down some barriers.
(b) She has some suggestive innuendos.
(c) She is very open.
(d) She uses a conversational tone.

5. What is the tone of While I Am Writing a Poem to Celebrate Summer, the Meadowlark Begins to Sing?
(a) Witty.
(b) Prayerful.
(c) Sarcastic.
(d) Conversational.

Short Answer Questions

1. In At Round Pond, what does Oliver say both life and death are?

2. How is The Bleeding Heart formatted?

3. Which of these is a line from Seven White Butterflies?

4. In Mindful, what does Oliver say she was born to do?

5. What are the butterflies doing at the end of Seven White Butterflies?

(see the answer key)

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