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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays 23, 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Haleakala?
(a) A road.
(b) A beach.
(c) A volcano.
(d) A restaurant.

2. Why was Barbara Kingsolver reluctant to join the band?
(a) She had not played in a long time.
(b) She didn't have time for all the rehearsing.
(c) She didn't want to embarrass herself.
(d) The other players were not very good.

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

4. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize her physique?
(a) Athletic.
(b) Weak.
(c) Lanky.
(d) Overweight.

5. What did the library recruit Barbara Kingsolver for?
(a) Buying new books for the library.
(b) Organizing the library.
(c) Raising money for the library.
(d) Evaluating the books in the library.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the benefit of establishing boundaries, according to Barbara Kingsolver?

3. Why were women relegated to household chores, according to Barbara Kingsolver?

4. What did Barbara Kingsolver grow up expecting?

5. Why does Barbara Kingsolver cringe when the evangelists urge women to take up housework?

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