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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. For what type of pottery is Burlon Craig best known?

2. Which of the following states describes the drying system that the Wilsons invented?

3. What does the clear gaze that Burlon Craig uses on his swirl pottery contain?

4. For what time consuming pottery is Burlon Craig also known?

5. What is the shape of the Brown family's current kiln?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Wilsons begin importing and reselling merchandise and what kinds of items do they import and resell?

2. What causes Norman Smith's emphysema?

3. Explain how the Hewells turn out quality pottery in less time for less cost.

4. What are some fairs and festivals at which Burlon Craig demonstrated his pottery making?

5. What kinds of wares did Burlon Craig make when he first started making pottery and what kind of wares does he produce today?

6. Why do game chickens receive such excellent care from their owners in terms of food and veterinary care?

7. How does Louis Brown say that trains can affect pottery?

8. Explain what buggy jugs were.

9. Why do owners of game chickens remove their roosters' combs prior to the first birthday?

10. What are gaffs and how do they apply to cockfighting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast raising and breeding mules to chickens. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss mountain folk medicine and the home remedies mentioned in "Foxfire 8." Who usually treats the sick, a physician or a family member? Where did the Appalachians get the ingredients for their home remedies? What do Appalachian home remedies show about Appalachian culture and Appalachian life? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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