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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do birds sing?
(a) to signal to other birds
(b) because they like to hear themselves
(c) scientists really do not know why birds sing
(d) to praise the sun

2. What does the author say the future is?
(a) light on the water and a spirit
(b) a wind coming from the east
(c) baby birds who have just hatched
(d) a cricket's song on a sultry night

3. Even though she is no scientist, what did Dillard decide she will do in her valley?
(a) erect a new cabin
(b) plant a flower garden
(c) raise sheep
(d) she will explore her valley and report the unmapped frontiers

4. What changes about the view around Dillard's home when winter comes?
(a) nothing changes about the view
(b) the snow covered trees block her view of the creek
(c) winter opens vistas around Dillard's home so she can see other homes
(d) the view looks stark and empty

5. How large might a root system for winter rye grass plant grow?
(a) 65 miles of roots and 2,000 miles of root hairs
(b) a shallow system above ground spread for 15 acres
(c) one root that grows straight down for 100 yards
(d) 378 miles of roots and 6,000 miles of root hairs

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Dillard says stalk caribou herds for days?

3. When Dillard becomes motionless in watching for a muskrat, what does she do?

4. What does the author think about the price of fish?

5. Dillard says there is loveliness and grace throughout creation. What is also there?

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