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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Barbara Kingsolver describe herself when she was in high school?
(a) An egghead.
(b) A nerd.
(c) A socialite.
(d) A goody-goody.

2. Where was Barbara Kingsolver's contraband creature discovered?
(a) A box of shoes.
(b) In her pocketbook.
(c) In her suitcase.
(d) A box of shells.

3. What does Barbara Kingsolver think her creature might want to change?
(a) His 'uniform'.
(b) His atmosphere.
(c) His feathers.
(d) His color.

4. What does Barbara Kingsolver say the librarian might have seen in her?
(a) Potential.
(b) Danger.
(c) Vulnerability.
(d) Genius.

5. What made Barbara Kingsolver think that the creature was dead?
(a) He smelled like he was decaying.
(b) He would not move for days on end.
(c) He would get very cold.
(d) He would not appear to breathe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara Kingsolver say the librarian introduced her to?

2. How long ago did Barbara Kingsolver vacation in the Bahamas?

3. What had Barbara Kingsolver smuggled back to Arizona from the Bahamas?

4. What resulted from the need to hunt, according to Barbara Kingsolver?

5. How do Barbara Kingsolver's meditations on private property relate to her thoughts about moving to Tucson?

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