Annie Dillard Biography

Born on April 30, 1945, what is Annie Dillard's real name?

Which of the following environmental works did not influence Annie Doak?

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After almost dying, Dillard's writing becomes obsessed with what theme?

This person's writing served as a lifelong fascination for Annie Dillard.

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In 1979 and then from 1983-2004, Dillard held this position at Wesleyan University.

True or false: Dillard took on the status of celebrity with ease after her book became popular.

In this year, Dillard caught pneumonia and nearly died.

After college, Smith would win many literary awards. Which of the following are not hers?

Annie attended Shadyside Presbyterian Church and left due to doubts. What brought her back?

In Washington, Dillard married this man, an anthropologist at Fairhaven College and a novelist.

Through C.S. Lewis, she connected to a long tradition of intellectual theologians such as:

Aside from reading and discussing classic literature, what was another pastime of the family's?

True or false: like Lewis, Dillard was an evangelist and lacked mystery, awe, and spirituality.

Which of the following books were favorites of Frank Doak?

At the end of sophomore year at Hollins, Annie married her writing professor. What is his name?

Richard Henry Dillard wrote poetry, novels, criticism and as an aficionado of _____ films?

Which of the following poets are NOT mentioned in Annie's youthful diary?

True or false: Dillard took up painting and continued to write.

What is the first book that Annie Dillard publish?

What degree did Annie Dillard earn, writing her thesis on "Walden Pond and Thoreau"?

Annie's prose tends to be ____ and ______, marked by careful word choice and efficient syntax.

An unusual number of successful writers and scholars arose from Doak's Class of 1967 such as: 

What were the years that Dillard held the aforementioned position the second time around?

Where was Annie Dillard's birthplace?

Dillard published poetry in literary magazines such as: 

After high school, Annie Doak chose to attend this college for women in Roanoke, Virginia. 

Dillard went on camping trips in the western part of this state, keeping a journal religiously.