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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) Drought in Tucson.
(b) The Gulf War.
(c) The fall of the Berlin Wall.
(d) Hurricane Hugo.

2. What does Barbara Kingsolver say was stronger in the place where she lived when Camille was four?
(a) Community.
(b) Tradition.
(c) Radicalism.
(d) Philosophy.

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

4. What did Barbara Kingsolver buy in the unnamed town she found?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Pottery.
(c) Clothing.
(d) A leather purse.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did one boy compare Barbara Kingsolver to in high school?

3. For what occasion does Barbara Kingsolver say she bought an expensive, chic outfit?

4. What does Barbara Kingsolver say she lacked in high school?

5. What did Barbara Kingsolver beg her parents for one Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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