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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 tone does Oliver take on at the end of Work Sometimes?
(a) Frantic.
(b) Self-referencing.
(c) Relaxing.
(d) Omniscient.

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

3. Which of these words is used by the editor to describe Oliver's style?
(a) All of these.
(b) Colorful.
(c) Deep.
(d) Rich.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Oliver describe her poetry in Everything?

3. Which of the following is NOT a word Oliver says she wants to use often in Everything?

4. What is the length of most of Oliver's poems in this collection?

5. How does Oliver use plants and animals in her poems?

(see the answer key)

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