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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Barbara Kingsolver grow up expecting?
(a) A romantic poet.
(b) A knight on a white horse.
(c) Prince Charming.
(d) A certain amount of abuse.

3. How did Barbara Kingsolver find a way to co-exist peacefully with her environment?
(a) By enclosing her garden.
(b) By shooting the animals.
(c) By getting used to animals in her garden.
(d) By trapping and relocating the animals.

4. What was Barbara Kingsolver fleeing from in the U.S.?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Crime.
(c) Nationalism.
(d) Persecution.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Barbara Kingsolver expect would take her away from the band?

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

3. What did living in this place make Barbara Kingsolver see about how Americans see children?

4. Where did Barbara Kingsolver travel to in 1991?

5. What does Barbara Kingsolver say was the most important part of her experience as a rock star?

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