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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 does Barbara Kingsolver say happens to a woman's standard of living after a divorce?
(a) She becomes richer in non-material things.
(b) Increases.
(c) Declines.
(d) She has less time for herself and her kids.

2. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize monogamy?
(a) The rule of nature.
(b) A common practice in primates.
(c) Common in vertebrates.
(d) Rare in nature.

3. How would Barbara Kingsolver answer this question?
(a) By yelling at the person who asked.
(b) By changing the topic.
(c) By explaining patiently.
(d) By imagining Tolstoy explaining what "War and Peace" was about.

4. What was the creature's reaction to Arizona?
(a) He was terrified.
(b) He adjusted quickly.
(c) He was unaware.
(d) Confusion.

5. What kind of poetry does Barbara Kingsolver survival requires?
(a) A poetry of endurance.
(b) A poetry of pleasure.
(c) A poetry of desire.
(d) A poetry of hunger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Barbara Kingsolver silently thank during her visit to Horse Lick Creek?

2. When was Barbara Kingsolver recruited by the librarian?

3. What kind of musical training had Barbara Kingsolver had?

4. What are Barbara Kingsolver's feelings about nuclear weapons?

5. What is Haleakala?

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