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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Barbara Kingsolver think people would see her after she and her husband divorced?
(a) As a fallen woman.
(b) As an impostor.
(c) As scandalous.
(d) As a charity case.

2. What animal went extinct in the environment Barbara Kingsolver visited?
(a) Dodo bird.
(b) Komodo dragon.
(c) Passenger pigeon.
(d) Mongoose.

3. What does Barbara Kingsolver say was the most important part of her experience as a rock star?
(a) She made money.
(b) She met men after her husband left her.
(c) She got to be under the lights.
(d) Her daughter thought it was cool.

4. What does Barbara Kingsolver say was the worst thing about book tour?
(a) The small crowds.
(b) The fake questions.
(c) Missing her daughter.
(d) The constant travel.

5. What made Barbara Kingsolver feel that she was being patriotic?
(a) Buying American-made goods.
(b) Protesting peace protests.
(c) Protesting the Gulf War.
(d) Petitioning to boycott Iraqi goods.

6. What crop crowded out native plants in the environment Barbara Kingsolver visited?
(a) Eucalyptus.
(b) Corn.
(c) Sugar cane.
(d) Potatoes.

7. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize her fan mail?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Goofy.
(c) Flattering.
(d) Entertaining.

8. What were Barbara Kingsolver's feelings about being a 'rock star'?
(a) She was secretly hungry for fame.
(b) She was openly hungry for fame.
(c) She was not enthusiastic.
(d) She was disappointed when she realized what along shot it was.

9. What was Camille thrilled by at Horse Lick Creek?
(a) Cliff dwellings.
(b) Ancient ruins.
(c) Deer tracks.
(d) Crayfish.

10. What drew Barbara Kingsolver and her second husband together?
(a) He was her editor.
(b) She got pregnant.
(c) Love of nature.
(d) Political activism.

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

12. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize the majority of her fan mail?
(a) Pandering.
(b) Encouraging.
(c) Hostile.
(d) Critical.

13. What myth does Barbara Kingsolver say is starting to be exposed?
(a) The myth that spouses continue to love each other throughout marriage.
(b) The myth that success comes from hard work.
(c) The myth that families can survive in isolation.
(d) The myth that marriage should be blissful.

14. What was unique about Haleakala?
(a) The road was extremely windy.
(b) The volcano created its own climate.
(c) The beach had pink sand.
(d) The restaurant served fish that only lived in the lake in that volcano.

15. What did Barbara Kingsolver build behind her house?
(a) A garden.
(b) A dog run.
(c) An outhouse.
(d) A pond.

Short Answer Questions

1. When were the Titan Missiles outside of Tucson taken out of service?

2. What does Barbara Kingsolver say her readers assume about her work?

3. Where does Barbara Kingsolver visit in Essay 19: 'Infernal Paradise'?

4. How was Barbara Kingsolver greeted in Africa?

5. Why did it take Barbara Kingsolver a long time to visit the Titan Missile Museum outside of Tucson?

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