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

2. Where does Barbara Kingsolver say U.S. culture is going?
(a) Downhill to a 'self' mentality.
(b) Into the future with new cultural developments.
(c) Over the hill to decay.
(d) Further into a leadership role.

3. What does Barbara Kingsolver teach her daughter, instead of showing her how to make hospital corners?
(a) Farming.
(b) The history of feminism.
(c) Baking projects.
(d) Science projects.

4. Where does Barbara Kingsolver visit in Essay 19: 'Infernal Paradise'?
(a) Brunei.
(b) Madagascar.
(c) London.
(d) Hawaii.

5. What period did Steinberg conclude was most trying or parents?
(a) The first two years of college.
(b) The first year.
(c) Terrible twos.
(d) Adolescence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize her physique?

2. What did Camille do on purpose, when Barbara Kingsolver warned her not to?

3. How does Barbara Kingsolver characterize the majority of her fan mail?

4. What did Barbara Kingsolver get instead of what she'd asked for, at Christmas?

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

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