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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 does the author think nature experiments with insects' shape, form and "niche?"
(a) to see which works best
(b) Dillard figures nature will try anything once
(c) because nature is still trying to figure out how to kill off the insects
(d) from boredom

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the animal in question #1 do to to get Dillard's attention?

2. What does Dillard see as the price of life?

3. What is the translation of trompes-l' esprit ?

4. According to Dillard, how is the past healed?

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

(see the answer key)

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