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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Xerxes stop the advance of his entire army?
(a) to meditate on the beauty of a sycamore tree
(b) to cut a path through a dense forest
(c) to watch a beautiful sunset
(d) to get ready to attack the Greeks

2. What causes most insects' behavior?
(a) the structure of their exoskeleton
(b) imitating parents
(c) innate programming
(d) external stimuli

3. What does she realize is the best way to quiet her mind?
(a) counting from 100 to zero backwards
(b) by offering a nonchalant nod to the presence of words in the head
(c) taking a sleeping pill
(d) sitting quietly and breathing deeply

4. What is the analogy she draws between the snake skin and the seasons?
(a) there is no analogy between snakes and seasons
(b) snakes shed skins in accordance with the seasons
(c) snakes move depending on the season
(d) seasons are a continuous loop, just as she thought the snakeskin was

5. What does Dillard believe is healing?
(a) flowing water
(b) white clouds in blue skies
(c) soothing music
(d) sunshine

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author see as an active mystery?

2. In Chapter 3, Dillard stalks a bird along the iced over creek. What kind of bird was it?

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

4. Dillard believes that, with indifference, nature hides what?

5. What did the animal in question #1 often leave on Dillard's nightgown?

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