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

2. One branch of Jewish philosophy believes that part of the responsibility of humans is to do what?
(a) planting trees
(b) to help God by hallowing creation
(c) to experience the moment
(d) stand in for God with the animals

3. What does Dillard say can be as blinding as complete darkness?
(a) a full moon at midnight
(b) some camp lanterns
(c) too much light
(d) a mind that is closed

4. How does Dillard visualize the present?
(a) as a wave that explodes over her head
(b) as the middle of everything
(c) as a hawk soaring on the breeze
(d) as a hummingbird that stops for nectar

5. What does Dillard suggest is a similarity between her and plankton?
(a) they are both unaware of what they're doing
(b) they both carry stuff on their back
(c) they both live in or near Tinker Creek
(d) they both live alone

Short Answer Questions

1. At a ranch, Dillard drew a horse. It wasn't a good picture. Others who lived at the ranch drew great horses. Why?

2. Dillard sees so much in the natural world which seems paradoxical. Why?

3. Dillard wrote, "the present is fleet." What did she mean by this statement?

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

5. What about the creek creates healing sounds?

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