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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Willa Cather write her prairie novels?
(a) New York City.
(b) Kansas City.
(c) Miami.
(d) Wisconsin.

2. What is a writer compared to in Chapter 5?
(a) A tiger trainer.
(b) A boxer.
(c) An alligator wrestler.
(d) A moth flying into a flame.

3. In Dillard's thoughts, what words stopped Rebbe Shmelke from hearing his teacher?
(a) "God bless you."
(b) "So be it."
(c) "The Lord spoke."
(d) "Amen."

4. What does Dillard say that she believes a writer should aim for when writing?
(a) The scraps of wood.
(b) The wood.
(c) The axe.
(d) The chopping block.

5. What did Wallace Stevens dictate to his secretary?
(a) Letters.
(b) Editorial essays.
(c) Orders for lunch.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which insect is discussed in the book as part of an entomological experiment?

2. What did a Dinka believe his own memories and daydreams to be?

3. What did Dillard once describe a moth on a ship as doing?

4. When Dillard is watching symbols move on her monitor, which sends back numbers to her, what is it her job to do?

5. Who does Dillard say that she believes to be one of the most prolific writers who has ever lived?

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