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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. How do ladybugs hibernate?
(a) ladybugs hibernate in large masses
(b) ladybugs hibernate under the roots of trees
(c) ladybugs hide beneath the bark on trees
(d) ladybugs die off in winter

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

3. What is Dillard illustrating in her story about the Polyphemus moth from her childhood?
(a) kids are cruel
(b) the indifference humans often exhibit towards the natural world
(c) she has a good memory
(d) moths have to spread their weeks when born

4. Dillard says that a particular object remains unseen until what happens?
(a) it moves
(b) one's attention is focused on it
(c) a light is turned on
(d) the name of the object is known

5. Why did Dillard name this chapter "Seeing?"
(a) because she has found out some blind people regain their sight
(b) because she discusses the loss of sight
(c) she knows that to discover and understand she must be able to see
(d) because she believes to see she has to understand

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dillard's fascination and stories about praying mantises demonstrate?

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

3. Dillard believes that "weather overlaps" which causes what?

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

5. She claims the ability to see what is hidden is what?

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