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

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

3. 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' students are not as developed as American students.
(d) Other countries spend more on education than the U.S. does.

4. What does Barbara Kingsolver say could be purchased at Turner's General Store?
(a) Hunting licenses.
(b) Worms.
(c) Lumber.
(d) Beer.

5. What was Camille thrilled by at Horse Lick Creek?
(a) Deer tracks.
(b) Ancient ruins.
(c) Crayfish.
(d) Cliff dwellings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize the curriculum in her school?

2. What geo-political events motivated Barbara Kingsolver to travel?

3. Which of these things did Barbara Kingsolver NOT remember when she took Camille to visit her childhood home?

4. What sound woke Barbara Kingsolver on her first morning in Cotonou?

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

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