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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dillard opens this first chapter remembering this animal.
(a) an old tomcat that she used to have
(b) an alligator she saw in the zoo
(c) a robin whose nest fell from the tree
(d) a poodle that lived down the street from her

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

3. How does Dillard believe the seeking of God takes place?
(a) God is everywhere but the best place to seek is in church
(b) Singing in the shower
(c) the seeking of God is a continuous loop, which never ends
(d) God is in nature

4. Why does the author think nature experiments with insects' shape, form and "niche?"
(a) from boredom
(b) because nature is still trying to figure out how to kill off the insects
(c) to see which works best
(d) Dillard figures nature will try anything once

5. How are ladybugs shipped to gardeners?
(a) they are packed in soil and water
(b) the hibernating bugs are packed in boxes of pine cones
(c) they are shipped in the spring, the nests are shipped in one piece
(d) captured in nets and sedated with alcohol

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At a ranch, Dillard drew a horse. It wasn't a good picture. Others who lived at the ranch drew great horses. Why?

3. Dillard believes that "weather overlaps" which causes what?

4. What is Dillard illustrating in her story about the Polyphemus moth from her childhood?

5. What changes about the view around Dillard's home when winter comes?

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