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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dillard see time?
(a) as a continuous loop or an ascending spiral
(b) as an arrow through space
(c) as a maze of days
(d) as being too long when waiting

2. In Chapter 4 what does Dillard use for controlling garden insects?
(a) ladybugs
(b) bats
(c) frogs
(d) praying mantises

3. Why does Dillard believe humans are vulnerable?
(a) because of how easy it is for death to find them
(b) because there is a lot of violence in the world
(c) because humans are emotionally out of control
(d) because humans are gullible

4. What is it about weather that Dillard believes is a phenomena worth writing about?
(a) how often the modern weather predictions are right
(b) how often the modern weather predictions are wrong
(c) whether ancient people talked about the weather
(d) talking about the weather is one of seven or eight phenomena worth discussing

5. What is the analogy she draws between the snake skin and the seasons?
(a) there is no analogy between snakes and seasons
(b) snakes move depending on the season
(c) snakes shed skins in accordance with the seasons
(d) seasons are a continuous loop, just as she thought the snakeskin was

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dillard think gravitates towards the field of botany?

2. Dillard thought once that awesome artistry can be laced with savagery. To what did she refer?

3. Why do birds sing?

4. Why do the male praying mantis come near the female?

5. At a ranch, Dillard drew a horse. It wasn't a good picture. Others who lived at the ranch drew great horses. Why?

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