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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Remedies, Herb Doctors, and Healers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem arose due to the books in the Foxfire series presenting a range of topics in each volume?
(a) There were not enough interviewees for each volume.
(b) Too many photographs and drawings were needed.
(c) The number of interviews overwhelmed the staff.
(d) No single topic could be treated in depth.

2. As a young girl, what did Flora learn to make from honeysuckle vines?
(a) Baskets.
(b) A dye for wool.
(c) A healing tea.
(d) Wreaths.

3. What New York publisher published the Foxfire series, of which Foxfire 9 is a part?
(a) Doubleday.
(b) Berkley Jove.
(c) Random House.
(d) Springer Verlach.

4. What happened to Dr. Brabson's feet after long medical trips in cold weather?
(a) They developed a rash.
(b) They froze to his to stirrups.
(c) They became swollen and sore.
(d) They developed blisters.

5. Why have reviewers stopped reviewing the new books in the Foxfire series?
(a) They hate the series.
(b) They can find little new to say about the series.
(c) They think the series has received too much publicity.
(d) They think the series is too old-fashioned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Flora Youngblood's father Henry learn herbal doctoring and faith healing?

2. How were the topics to be featured in the new series of books from Foxfire Press determined?

3. What was the subject of the first book published by Foxfire Press?

4. What was the third book published by Foxfire Press?

5. Who wrote the Introduction to Foxfire 9?

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