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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of Dillard's main occupations in the winter?
(a) watching television
(b) reading
(c) knitting
(d) sewing

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

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

4. How do mice reach the grain at the top of a stalk?
(a) they climb the stalk on the back of other mice
(b) they wait for the farmer to cut the field
(c) they climb a tree and jump onto the stalk
(d) mice chew wheat stems piece by piece

5. What about the creek creates healing sounds?
(a) the lap of the water against the bank
(b) the sound of frogs jumping into the water
(c) the creek is sprinkled with large rocks, which enliven the water
(d) the sound of fish jumping at dusk

Short Answer Questions

1. How do humans insulate themselves from the present, according to the author?

2. What does Dillard believe about nature and change?

3. How are Eskimos able to survive in such a harsh environment as theirs?

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

5. Why do birds sing?

(see the answer key)

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