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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Silvery eels swim to the sea after eight years of maturing in obscure creeks and rivers. What happens to them at the sea?
(a) they lay their eggs and then die
(b) they have offspring and bring them back in two years
(c) they mate with other eels then return to the fresh water
(d) they lay eggs and then go into deep water for the rest of their lives

2. Before a baby can distinguish objects, what kind does it prefer?
(a) ones that sparkle and shine
(b) complex designs over simple ones
(c) ones that have bright colors
(d) ones that have moving parts

3. In addition to form and texture, what does the author believe influences beauty?
(a) time
(b) perception
(c) time of day
(d) color

4. In Chapter 5 Dillard writes about finding a snake. What appeared peculiar about the snake?
(a) it had two heads
(b) it was pure white
(c) it was tied in a knot
(d) it had a outer and inner skin

5. Believing natural disasters were sent by God is an example of what?
(a) not understanding God
(b) not having a good science background
(c) applying a spiritual interpretation to a natural phenomenon
(d) having faith

Short Answer Questions

1. What did a Russian botanist discover about locusts?

2. How did early man view locusts?

3. How much impact on any of the creatures, mountains, or creek around her does the author think she has?

4. What is the analogy she draws between the snake skin and the seasons?

5. Dillard says there is loveliness and grace throughout creation. What is also there?

(see the answer key)

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