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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Believing natural disasters were sent by God is an example of what?
(a) not understanding God
(b) not having a good science background
(c) having faith
(d) applying a spiritual interpretation to a natural phenomenon

2. What does Dillard say is the driving force after reproduction in the animal kingdom?
(a) knowing God
(b) having a nice place to live
(c) protecting the young
(d) finding food

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

4. What would Dillard suggest for food instead of creature eating creature?
(a) manna
(b) no one needing food at all
(c) everyone being vegetarians
(d) bread and water

5. What does Dillard say about the muskrat fur?
(a) it's thin and of little use
(b) they are the most popular fur animal in North America
(c) it tends to be spotty
(d) it's smelly when wet

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the analogy she draws between the snake skin and the seasons?

2. In Chapter 13, Dillard is still obsessed about nature. In what way?

3. When moving towards a muskrat, how does one keep from scaring it?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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