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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did living in this place make Barbara Kingsolver see about how Americans see children?
(a) They see children in terms of economics.
(b) They see children as luxuries.
(c) They see children as little souls.
(d) They see children as little bothers.

2. What geo-political events motivated Barbara Kingsolver to travel?
(a) The Gulf War.
(b) Drought in Tucson.
(c) The fall of the Berlin Wall.
(d) Hurricane Hugo.

3. What would Barbara Kingsolver wear to school?
(a) Outlandish costumes.
(b) Hand-me-downs.
(c) Expensive designer clothing.
(d) Boy's clothing.

4. What does Barbara Kingsolver say she lacked in high school?
(a) A belief system.
(b) Relations with adults.
(c) Popularity.
(d) Friends.

5. How was Barbara Kingsolver greeted in Africa?
(a) 'Hey lady, buy this from me'.
(b) 'Go home, American'.
(c) 'Hello, white person'.
(d) 'Hello pretty lady'.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Horse Lick Creek threatened by, when Barbara Kingsolver visited?

2. What is Somba the birthplace of, according to Barbara Kingsolver?

3. What does Barbara Kingsolver say was the priority in college?

4. How does Barbara Kingsolver compare the U.S. to other countries in terms of education?

5. When would Barbara Kingsolver remember her childhood?

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