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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 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.

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

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

4. How did Barbara Kingsolver respond to the demands of fashion as an adult?
(a) By having a beautiful, popular husband.
(b) By moving west.
(c) By having an impeccable wardrobe.
(d) By secluding herself.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were Barbara Kingsolver's friends doing in Africa?

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

4. Why was Barbara Kingsolver sad when she collected mussels from Horse Lick Creek?

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

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