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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What predisposes human males to infidelity, according to Barbara Kingsolver?
(a) The desire to further one's civilization.
(b) The desire to spread genes.
(c) The desire to gain status.
(d) The desire to possess females.

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

3. What animal went extinct in the environment Barbara Kingsolver visited?
(a) Mongoose.
(b) Komodo dragon.
(c) Dodo bird.
(d) Passenger pigeon.

4. What was uncommon about the beach where Barbara Kingsolver collected stones and shells?
(a) Unique species of crabs.
(b) Tall waves.
(c) Black sand.
(d) Pink sand.

5. What does Barbara Kingsolver say she had to let her daughter do?
(a) Make her own mistakes.
(b) Buy her own clothes.
(c) Make her own breakfast.
(d) Rebel against her instructions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would the creature do after these periods of dormancy?

2. Who was in this band with Barbara Kingsolver?

3. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize the hotel in Cotonou?

4. Why are many school bonds voted down, in Barbara Kingsolver's opinion?

5. What does Barbara Kingsolver say she lacked in high school?

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