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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dillard says that a particular object remains unseen until what happens?
(a) it moves
(b) one's attention is focused on it
(c) a light is turned on
(d) the name of the object is known

2. What is the literal act of seeing?
(a) using binoculars to see a great distance
(b) watching for movement in the clouds
(c) opening the eyes and looking straight ahead
(d) learning how to spot the different wildlife

3. How do ladybugs hibernate?
(a) ladybugs hibernate in large masses
(b) ladybugs hibernate under the roots of trees
(c) ladybugs hide beneath the bark on trees
(d) ladybugs die off in winter

4. Why do the male praying mantis come near the female?
(a) the females have a long, whip-like appendage that grabs the male
(b) the male is born to be the mate of a certain femal
(c) the female is bigger and stronger and makes him
(d) he has a chemical in his abdomen that encourages him

5. After she examines the snake skin closely, what does she figure out?
(a) it was alive
(b) it was not a snake but a long, skinny lizard
(c) she realizes that the snake had turned parts of the skin inside out, making it appear as though the skin is in a knot
(d) it was not real

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes most insects' behavior?

2. She claims the ability to see what is hidden is what?

3. What about the creek creates healing sounds?

4. What does Dillard say about humans and change?

5. How did Radford, Virginia decide to control their starling problem?

(see the answer key)

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