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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. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize the curriculum in her school?
(a) Insufficient.
(b) Inconsistent.
(c) Uninteresting.
(d) Illegitimate.

2. What does Barbara Kingsolver allow her daughter to do, in their time together?
(a) Provide for her.
(b) Take the lead.
(c) Reverse their roles.
(d) Plan their outings.

3. What example does Barbara Kingsolver give us, to justify her characterization of her physique?
(a) She had to shop in the men's section by high school.
(b) She had to be carried up and down stairs.
(c) She didn't break 100 pounds until the end of high school.
(d) She could not break 8 minutes for running a mile.

4. How long does Barbara Kingsolver say it would take her mother a full week to do?
(a) Clean and launder.
(b) Balance the checkbook.
(c) Write a short story.
(d) Make five days' pay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what occasion does Barbara Kingsolver say she bought an expensive, chic outfit?

2. What made Barbara Kingsolver think that the creature was dead?

3. What is the purpose of revisionist history, according to Barbara Kingsolver?

4. What does Barbara Kingsolver say she spent as little time as possible on?

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

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