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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chlorophyll has a single atom of what substance in the center?
(a) carbon
(b) magnesium
(c) hydrogen
(d) zinc

2. Dillard writes that she is an avid collector of what?
(a) strange insects
(b) feathers
(c) snake skins
(d) facts and ideas

3. How large might a root system for winter rye grass plant grow?
(a) one root that grows straight down for 100 yards
(b) 378 miles of roots and 6,000 miles of root hairs
(c) a shallow system above ground spread for 15 acres
(d) 65 miles of roots and 2,000 miles of root hairs

4. What does the author believe about the difference between abundant plant life and abundant insect life?
(a) plants would be more abundant without insects
(b) the proliferation of plant life, does not disturb humans the way an overabundance of insects do
(c) insects will always outnumber plants
(d) abundant insect life is healthier for the earth

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dillard believe is healing?

2. According to Dillard, how is the past healed?

3. Fecundity could be defined as:

4. How do honey bees survive the cold of winter?

5. What does Dillard say is the driving force after reproduction in the animal kingdom?

(see the answer key)

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