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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. Dillard believes that "weather overlaps" which causes what?
(a) rain in the backyard and sun in the front yard
(b) snow on Easter
(c) there is only a few weeks of any season that is distinguishable from the former or following
(d) sun shining when it's raining

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

3. Dillard opens this first chapter remembering this animal.
(a) a robin whose nest fell from the tree
(b) an alligator she saw in the zoo
(c) an old tomcat that she used to have
(d) a poodle that lived down the street from her

4. She claims the ability to see what is hidden is what?
(a) a special talent
(b) fate
(c) a piece of luck
(d) a gift

5. How are ladybugs shipped to gardeners?
(a) captured in nets and sedated with alcohol
(b) they are packed in soil and water
(c) the hibernating bugs are packed in boxes of pine cones
(d) they are shipped in the spring, the nests are shipped in one piece

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What changes about the view around Dillard's home when winter comes?

3. What is the literal act of seeing?

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

5. Even though she is no scientist, what did Dillard decide she will do in her valley?

(see the answer key)

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