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

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

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

4. How did Radford, Virginia decide to control their starling problem?
(a) bringing in a population of Maine bird cats
(b) by spraying them with foam, so they would die of exposure
(c) enclosing large nets around their area
(d) putting out poisoned seed

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the literal act of seeing?

3. What is the analogy she draws between the snake skin and the seasons?

4. How are ladybugs shipped to gardeners?

5. How do praying mantises mate?

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