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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the son of prospective tenants carry with him when he and his parents looked at a place to rent in "Inspector Calls"?

2. In "Inspector Calls," how old was the son of prospective tenants?

3. Where did the author like to walk before nightfall every New Year's Day?

4. If writers have subjects that underlie everything they write, what does the author say that her subject is?

5. At what altitude might shorebirds pass over Manhattan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might birds make nests with human objects?

2. When does the author like to walk in the woods, and what have her experiences been like?

3. How can a total solar eclipse wreaks havoc on the senses?

4. What does the author say that winter woods can teach her?

5. How long did the author have to ride out her migraines, and how did she finally get relief?

6. What is the danger of picking mushrooms to eat?

7. What does the author say are the pros and cons of electronic field guides?

8. How did boars spread after being introducted to New Hampshire in the 1890s?

9. When did the author first see boxing hares, and what did she learn about them?

10. What type of collection did the author have when she was small?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author wrote an essay about mushroom hunting. Why is it so difficult to identify mushrooms and whether they are toxic or edible? What is revealed through mushroom hunting about the limit of understanding?

Essay Topic 2

Nature reserves are established to preserve habitats and wildlife. What did Macdonald write about visiting nature reserves? Why did she call them living museums? What benefits and disadvantages were there in establishing and maintaining nature reserves?

Essay Topic 3

Many people, including Macdonald, feed birds and wildlife. What is supplemental feeding as it relates to birds and other wildlife? What are the positive and negative impacts of supplementing the food of birds and animals?

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