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

2. Why was Barbara Kingsolver sad when she collected mussels from Horse Lick Creek?
(a) The species was adapting to pollution and changing color.
(b) The species were overpopulating the creek.
(c) The species was dying out.
(d) The species was not a native species.

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

4. What issues does Barbara Kingsolver say she learned about through the librarian?
(a) Racism.
(b) Abortion.
(c) Militarism.
(d) Feminism.

5. Whom did Barbara Kingsolver silently thank during her visit to Horse Lick Creek?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her parents.
(c) All her relations.
(d) The Native Americans.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What skill did Camille develop during Barbara Kingsolver's travels with her?

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

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