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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Anna Tutt's grandmother do for a living?
2. What organization does the Foxfire organization plan to house in the log cabin they're restoring?
3. What powered the tool that Cheever Meaders used to break apart his lumps of clay and mix them into a smooth, even consistency?
4. From where did Arie Meaders' paternal ancestors originate?
5. For what were Sundays reserved during Carrie Stewart's childhood?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some misconceptions about folk pottery that John Burrison discusses?
2. Explain what a pug mill or mud mill is.
3. How does Bruce Mosley feel about racial discrimination today?
4. Explain why Cheever Meaders did not use a glaze on his flowerpots but did use one on his other ware.
5. What is Foxfire's mission?
6. How has the Foxfire organization worked with the community in planning their Mountain City project?
7. What role has religion played in Carrie Stewart's life?
8. What role do Rabun Gap High School students play in "Foxfire" projects?
9. Describe the funding issues the Mountain City project faces.
10. What folk remedies did Arie Meaders' family use during her childhood?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the pottery and pottery techniques of the three studio potter families, including the Meaders, the Craigs, and the Smiths. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the subject of religion in "Foxfire 8." How important does religion seem to Appalachian families? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the unique regional characteristics that Appalachian pottery making and Appalachian pottery have developed over the years even though pottery making is not native to Appalachia. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
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