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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes most insects' behavior?
(a) external stimuli
(b) imitating parents
(c) innate programming
(d) the structure of their exoskeleton

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

3. If there were only one tree in the world, what would happen, according to the author?
(a) humans would all live around the tree
(b) all creatures would travel to touch it in order to feel secure
(c) the world would cease to exist
(d) there would not be enough oxygen to breath

4. When Richmond loses electricity Dillard says something happened at the governor's mansion. What?
(a) the basement is destroyed
(b) the security alarm quit working
(c) the first floor is flooded
(d) one bulb in the governor's mansion continues to glow

5. What does Dillard believe is healing?
(a) sunshine
(b) flowing water
(c) soothing music
(d) white clouds in blue skies

Short Answer Questions

1. Dillard suggests that the physical world is "all touch and go." What does she mean by this?

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

3. Ultimately, what does Dillard say about predators or parasites?

4. Why are starlings hated in the Tinker Creek area?

5. Why does Dillard believe humans are vulnerable?

(see the answer key)

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