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

2. When Dillard is looking at a stream, where does she look?
(a) on the north bank
(b) in the center of the water
(c) at the water going over the rocks
(d) she always looks upstream

3. Why did Indians used grooved arrows?
(a) the hunter could follow the trail of blood that flows down the groove
(b) so they would fly farther
(c) it made them more accurate
(d) so they were lighter to carry around

4. In Chapter 5 Dillard writes about finding a snake. What appeared peculiar about the snake?
(a) it had two heads
(b) it was pure white
(c) it had a outer and inner skin
(d) it was tied in a knot

5. What does Dillard see as a passive mystery?
(a) the mountains around her
(b) if there are fish in the creek
(c) if her brother would enjoy life in Tinker Creek
(d) if nature is benign

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author believe separates humans from their creator and humans from each other?

2. How were Starlings are introduced to America from Europe?

3. What does Dillard say is the way to tell winter has arrived?

4. What does Dillard say happens the moment you are aware of the present?

5. What is one of Dillard's main occupations in the winter?

(see the answer key)

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