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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 the editor say new readers of Oliver will feel when they read the first section?
(a) They will get sucked in right away.
(b) They will be eased into the style.
(c) They are in for a surprise.
(d) They will feel like they have always known her.

2. What are most of the poems in this collection about?
(a) People.
(b) Education.
(c) Literature.
(d) Plants and animals.

3. In Everything, what does Oliver compare elaboration to?
(a) Frills and lace.
(b) Puffed sleeves.
(c) Vests with ties.
(d) Striped canes.

4. In Everything, what are we told to look to for examination?
(a) Ourselves.
(b) Our surroundings.
(c) Our goals.
(d) Our God.

5. How does the editor describe the thought put into these poems?
(a) Effervescent.
(b) Microscopic.
(c) Exuberant.
(d) Omniscient.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Oliver, what is the question mark's bold sister?

2. In The Measure, what does the author say we must do to fully experience life?

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

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

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

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