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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dillard say can be as blinding as complete darkness?
(a) a mind that is closed
(b) some camp lanterns
(c) too much light
(d) a full moon at midnight

2. How do humans insulate themselves from the present, according to the author?
(a) by continuously reviewing images of the past and future in their minds
(b) by lying to themselves and others
(c) by blocking out the past
(d) by wearing clothes appropriate to the weather

3. What does Dillard suggest is a similarity between her and plankton?
(a) they both carry stuff on their back
(b) they both live alone
(c) they both live in or near Tinker Creek
(d) they are both unaware of what they're doing

4. What does the author think about fish?
(a) they are quiet animals
(b) they are rather dumb water inhabitants
(c) they are spirit food
(d) they are fairly clean food

5. Where does Dillard makes a pilgrimage to every month?
(a) the the local church
(b) the island that bisects Tinker Creek
(c) to visit her mother in another state
(d) the small town a few miles away

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the animal in question #1 often leave on Dillard's nightgown?

2. What would Dillard term passive pursuit of animals?

3. What does Dillard believe is destroyed in the flood?

4. How long can a horsehair worm grow?

5. Dillard says if nature is not monstrous, then why does it appear that way to humans?

(see the answer key)

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