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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the poaching of silverwood stopped?
(a) By harsh fines for poachers.
(b) The silverwood trade was regulated.
(c) Nature preserves were established.
(d) Silverwood went extinct.

2. What was the creature's reaction to Arizona?
(a) He was terrified.
(b) Confusion.
(c) He was unaware.
(d) He adjusted quickly.

3. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize the mating ritual of the octopus?
(a) Loving.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Repetitive.
(d) Violent.

4. What does Barbara Kingsolver allow her daughter to do, in their time together?
(a) Reverse their roles.
(b) Provide for her.
(c) Plan their outings.
(d) Take the lead.

5. What predisposes human males to infidelity, according to Barbara Kingsolver?
(a) The desire to further one's civilization.
(b) The desire to gain status.
(c) The desire to possess females.
(d) The desire to spread genes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara Kingsolver say could be purchased at Turner's General Store?

2. Whom did Barbara Kingsolver silently thank during her visit to Horse Lick Creek?

3. Where was Barbara Kingsolver's contraband creature discovered?

4. What does Barbara Kingsolver say was the worst thing about book tour?

5. How do Barbara Kingsolver's meditations on private property relate to her thoughts about moving to Tucson?

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