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

2. What does Barbara Kingsolver say is society's responsibility in regard to children?
(a) To participate in their care.
(b) To feed and clothe them.
(c) To help them reach their dreams.
(d) To get them through high school.

3. What did the library recruit Barbara Kingsolver for?
(a) Organizing the library.
(b) Buying new books for the library.
(c) Evaluating the books in the library.
(d) Raising money for the library.

4. What was the consequence of the librarian's relationship with Barbara Kingsolver?
(a) Barbara Kingsolver could not stay in her hometown.
(b) Barbara Kingsolver learned to understand her parents' limitations and desires.
(c) Barbara Kingsolver learned to hate her hometown.
(d) Barbara Kingsolver saw beyond her hometown.

5. Where does Barbara Kingsolver say U.S. culture is going?
(a) Downhill to a 'self' mentality.
(b) Into the future with new cultural developments.
(c) Over the hill to decay.
(d) Further into a leadership role.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara Kingsolver say the librarian might have seen in her?

2. How was Barbara Kingsolver greeted in Africa?

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

4. Why are many school bonds voted down, in Barbara Kingsolver's opinion?

5. When would Barbara Kingsolver remember her childhood?

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