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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One branch of Jewish philosophy believes that part of the responsibility of humans is to do what?
(a) stand in for God with the animals
(b) planting trees
(c) to experience the moment
(d) to help God by hallowing creation

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

3. How long does the migration of monarchs continue?
(a) a month
(b) a week
(c) five days
(d) most of the fall

4. How do mice reach the grain at the top of a stalk?
(a) they climb a tree and jump onto the stalk
(b) mice chew wheat stems piece by piece
(c) they climb the stalk on the back of other mice
(d) they wait for the farmer to cut the field

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does she realize is the best way to quiet her mind?

2. Dillard believes that, with indifference, nature hides what?

3. What does Dillard say happens the moment you are aware of the present?

4. Chlorophyll has a single atom of what substance in the center?

5. What does the author think about as she watches the flood waters?

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