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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 does Barbara Kingsolver say the librarian might have seen in her?
(a) Danger.
(b) Vulnerability.
(c) Genius.
(d) Potential.

2. How does Barbara Kingsolver compare the U.S. to other countries in terms of education?
(a) Other countries spend more on education than the U.S. does.
(b) American students score higher than other countries' students in all categories.
(c) Other countries' students are more advanced than American students.
(d) Other countries' students are not as developed as American students.

3. Why was Barbara Kingsolver sad when she collected mussels from Horse Lick Creek?
(a) The species was adapting to pollution and changing color.
(b) The species were overpopulating the creek.
(c) The species was dying out.
(d) The species was not a native species.

4. For what occasion does Barbara Kingsolver say she bought an expensive, chic outfit?
(a) A writer's meeting.
(b) A wedding.
(c) An award ceremony.
(d) A funeral.

5. What is Somba the birthplace of, according to Barbara Kingsolver?
(a) Religion.
(b) Voodoo.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Blues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the problem with the education system in Barbara Kingsolver's hometown?

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

3. When was Barbara Kingsolver recruited by the librarian?

4. Where does Barbara Kingsolver say U.S. culture is going?

5. When would Barbara Kingsolver remember her childhood?

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