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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 is the benefit of establishing boundaries, according to Barbara Kingsolver?
(a) Controlling a child's behavior.
(b) Giving a child strong incentives.
(c) Fixing behavior quickly.
(d) Allowing for individual interpretation.

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

3. Where did Barbara Kingsolver travel to in 1991?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

4. What did Camille do on purpose, when Barbara Kingsolver warned her not to?
(a) Tracked mud into the kitchen.
(b) Cut her finger.
(c) Knocked over orange juice.
(d) Spilled milk on herself.

5. What did living in this place make Barbara Kingsolver see about how Americans see children?
(a) They see children in terms of economics.
(b) They see children as little bothers.
(c) They see children as luxuries.
(d) They see children as little souls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Barbara Kingsolver's creature live?

2. Who made it through the trying times most successfully, according to Laurence Steinberg?

3. What does Barbara Kingsolver say she had to let her daughter do?

4. What was the consequence of the librarian's relationship with Barbara Kingsolver?

5. What was uncommon about the beach where Barbara Kingsolver collected stones and shells?

(see the answer key)

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