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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Barbara Kingsolver live, in Tucson?
(a) A cabin.
(b) A barracks.
(c) A compound.
(d) A townhouse.

3. What does Barbara Kingsolver say is society's responsibility in regard to children?
(a) To help them reach their dreams.
(b) To participate in their care.
(c) To get them through high school.
(d) To feed and clothe them.

4. How long ago did Barbara Kingsolver vacation in the Bahamas?
(a) Six months.
(b) A year.
(c) A month.
(d) Two years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Barbara Kingsolver find a way to co-exist peacefully with her environment?

2. What would Barbara Kingsolver wear to school?

3. Where was Barbara Kingsolver's contraband creature discovered?

4. What was the problem with the education system in Barbara Kingsolver's hometown?

5. What omen accompanied Barbara Kingsolver's arrival in La Gomera?

(see the answer key)

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