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Friday, February 8, 2008

6th Quiz: "Water" and "Talent"

Directions: Answer each question in a complete sentence in a Word document. Edit and revise before submitting it in this post's Comments section. Number each of your responses.

1. Who wrote "Water" and what is unique about her?

2. Explain what Annie Dillard means when she says, "There's no such thing as talent."

3. Why do we "normal" people want to believe, for example, that Rembrandt is just naturally talented, and NOT the product of education and hard work?

4. What does Annie try to teach Helen as a young girl?

5. What event helps Helen recognize the meaning of "water"?

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