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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, Dillard stalks a bird along the iced over creek. What kind of bird was it?
(a) blue jay
(b) robin
(c) coot
(d) duck

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

3. What does Dillard say hinders people from experiencing the now?
(a) humans are always looking into the future
(b) humans don't like to be in the now
(c) being too aware of self, rather than the moment
(d) there is no now

4. Dillard believes that, with indifference, nature hides what?
(a) butterflies
(b) waterfalls
(c) wonders from the eye
(d) the agony of prey and hunter

5. How does the author say one can obtain "unself-conscious state?"
(a) through intense exercise
(b) through desperate illness
(c) through meditation
(d) pure devotion to whatever one is doing at the moment

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the translation of trompes-l' esprit ?

3. How does Dillard see time?

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

5. What does she realize is the best way to quiet her mind?

(see the answer key)

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