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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 does Barbara Kingsolver say people feel about children in the place where the family lived in Camille's fourth year?
(a) Affection.
(b) Disregard.
(c) Disdain.
(d) Indifference.

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

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

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

5. What did Barbara Kingsolver get instead of what she'd asked for, at Christmas?
(a) A book.
(b) Rain boots.
(c) A weekend away.
(d) A stuffed animal.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did Barbara Kingsolver live when Camille was four?

4. What was Barbara Kingsolver fleeing from in the U.S.?

5. How was Barbara Kingsolver greeted in Africa?

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