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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 was Horse Lick Creek threatened by, when Barbara Kingsolver visited?
(a) Militarization.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Development.
(d) Gentrification.

2. What did Barbara Kingsolver beg her parents for one Christmas?
(a) A horse.
(b) Go-go boots.
(c) A radio.
(d) To move.

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

4. What were Barbara Kingsolver's friends doing in Africa?
(a) Peace Corps.
(b) Doctors Without Borders.
(c) Missionary work.
(d) Teaching English.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara Kingsolver say the librarian introduced her to?

2. What was uncommon about the beach where Barbara Kingsolver collected stones and shells?

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

4. Where did Barbara Kingsolver settle in her travels?

5. Where did Barbara Kingsolver travel to in 1991?

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