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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. Of what does the water powered mill Burlon Craig uses to break down bottles to get pulverized glass for his glazes consist?
2. Which of the following is a foreign country mentioned in "Foxfire 8" as a country in which cockfighting is practiced?
3. What ingredient does Bud Maryland use in making his own glaze?
4. When should game chickens be fed soft foods like oats rather than hard foods like corn?
5. What are fighting chickens sometimes given prior to a fight to give them extra energy?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain what buggy jugs were.
2. Why do game chickens receive such excellent care from their owners in terms of food and veterinary care?
3. Explain the history of the sport of cockfighting.
4. Why did the Foxfire staff want to interview Burlon Craig?
5. Why does Clyde Gibson believe that it's up to the local sheriff of a community to decide if a cock fight can occur?
6. How did cold weather affect pottery making in the early 1900's?
7. What causes Norman Smith's emphysema?
8. Why do game chicken breeders sometimes refuse to sell their best chickens, even if they could profit substantially from the sale?
9. Explain the difference between a derby and a tournament in the sport of cockfighting.
10. How do chicken breeds differ from one another?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the concept of family in "Foxfire 8." How important is family in a rural community? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the different strategies of breeding and raising chickens given in "Foxfire 8." Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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