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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does it make more sense to write one big book rather than a collection of stories or essays, in Dillard's opinion? (from Chapters 4, 5 and 6)

There is more money to be made with a book.

It does not take as long to write one big book.

You can fit all you possess into a long project.

A cast of characters is easier to work with.

2.

Why did Dillard write that 'People should not feed moralistic animals'? (from Chapter 3)

Her dog trotted around the room, head up in the air.

Her cat stretched out and turned its back to her.

Her dog looked at her and rolled its eyes.

Her cat pushed its empty food bowl around.

3.

What body of water did Dillard write near in Washington State? (from Chapter 3)

Puget Sound.

Strait of Georgia.

Port of Vancouver.

The Columbia River.

4.

What is an Olympic gymnast hard put to do after a line of spins and stunts, according to Dillard? (from Chapter 7)

Throw his arms in the air.

Focus his eyes.

Keep from feeling faint.

Keep his footing at the end.

5.

What did many geology departments throughout the country use of Rahm's? (from Chapter 7)

His photographic slides.

Videos of his flights.

His plane.

His lecture notes.

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