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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did early man view locusts?
(a) locusts were thought to be a plague sent by God
(b) as the harbringer of a natural disaster
(c) as a plague sent by the devil
(d) as a visitation from heaven

2. Before a baby can distinguish objects, what kind does it prefer?
(a) ones that have moving parts
(b) ones that sparkle and shine
(c) ones that have bright colors
(d) complex designs over simple ones

3. Dillard believes that "weather overlaps" which causes what?
(a) there is only a few weeks of any season that is distinguishable from the former or following
(b) rain in the backyard and sun in the front yard
(c) sun shining when it's raining
(d) snow on Easter

4. What does Dillard mean when she says she's willing to sacrifice a little blood in order to be "in the thick of things?"
(a) she would rather live life to its fullest even if it means being in danger
(b) she'd bleed to pick a rose
(c) she'd pick up a wild animal that might bite her
(d) she would fight on the front lines in any battle

5. Silvery eels swim to the sea after eight years of maturing in obscure creeks and rivers. What happens to them at the sea?
(a) they lay eggs and then go into deep water for the rest of their lives
(b) they have offspring and bring them back in two years
(c) they mate with other eels then return to the fresh water
(d) they lay their eggs and then die

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5 Dillard writes about finding a snake. What appeared peculiar about the snake?

2. Dillard says there is loveliness and grace throughout creation. What is also there?

3. After she examines the snake skin closely, what does she figure out?

4. How does Dillard see time?

5. If you could watch the unfolding through time of every thing that ever existed on Earth, what does Dillard say you would see?

(see the answer key)

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