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"Poisonwood Bible" Trivia Quiz

This is an outstanding book by Barbara Kingsolver.

A multiple-choice quiz by accer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
accer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,146

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
536

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where is the family in the book originally from? Hint

Texas

Alabama

Georgia

Louisiana

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the post that the family is stationed to in the Congo? Hint

Kimbako

Killian

Shremanna

Kilanga

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Question 3 of 10

3. What carried off and killed many in the Congo? Hint

roaches

ants

bats

spiders

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Question 4 of 10

4. What member of the family died from snakebite? Hint

no one

Leah

Ruth May

Adah

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Leah marry? Hint

Anatole

Richard

No one, she died as a child

A Missionary from France

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Question 6 of 10

6. "My name is Ruth May and I hate..." Hint

The Congo

Turnips

The Devil

Spinach

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why wouldn't the people allow their children to go to the river for baptism? Hint

Because the water was dirty

Because last time crocodiles ate them!

Because they refused to give up their religion

Because the Devil was there!

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Question 8 of 10

8. What religion are the Missionaries in this story? Hint

Baptist

Anglican

Seventh Day Adventist

Methodist

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was the book written? Hint

1985

1977

1988

1998

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does the term "poisonwood" signify? Hint

Devil

Jesus

Figs

Missionaries

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where is the family in the book originally from?

Answer: Georgia

The father begged and begged the church council until they finally let them go. He's not well thought of!

2. What is the name of the post that the family is stationed to in the Congo?

Answer: Kilanga

This is the site "Father" wanted. Everyone else in the family thinks he's nuts!

3. What carried off and killed many in the Congo?

Answer: ants

You have to admit, being killed by ants is an unusual way to go!

4. What member of the family died from snakebite?

Answer: Ruth May

Talk about sad. Personally, I voted for offing the father by this point.

5. Who did Leah marry?

Answer: Anatole

At least some good came from her trip!

6. "My name is Ruth May and I hate..."

Answer: The Devil

Imagine being 6 and your father moving you to a place in the middle of nowhere all so you can save the souls of the natives!

7. Why wouldn't the people allow their children to go to the river for baptism?

Answer: Because last time crocodiles ate them!

I don't blame them... this guy frequently called "Poisonwood" the "Saviour" and then wants to dump their kids in the river so crocodiles can get them!

8. What religion are the Missionaries in this story?

Answer: Baptist

The most interesting part of this missionary deal is that when "Father" comes into contact with other White missionaries of different denominations, he tries to convert them as well!

9. When was the book written?

Answer: 1998

While there is really nothing interesting about the year itself, the book made the cut for Oprah and her book club!

10. What does the term "poisonwood" signify?

Answer: Jesus

It's amazing how "Jesus" and "Poisonwood" are similiar in that language. It makes you wonder about the translators.

Source: Author accer

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