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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 is the name of the first section of poems in this group?
(a) 2004.
(b) The Begininning.
(c) First.
(d) New Poems.

2. Where did Oliver attend college?
(a) Wisconsin State University.
(b) Iowa State University.
(c) Indiana State University.
(d) Ohio State University.

3. How are the poems in this book grouped together?
(a) By publishing date.
(b) By random order.
(c) By length.
(d) By subject matter.

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

5. What does using nature in her poems allow Oliver to do?
(a) Broaden her range.
(b) Set forth an interpretation.
(c) Open minds.
(d) Accept responsibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Everything, what does Oliver say she has faith in?

2. What is the first plant talked about in Mysteries, Four of the Simple Ones?

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

4. What does the editor say new readers of Oliver will feel when they read the first section?

5. In Work Sometimes, what does Oliver say happiness is?

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