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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "White Oak Splits," "Making a Hamper out of White Oak Splits" and "Making a Basket out of White Oak Splits".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Aunt Arie's stories said to be "spiced" with?
(a) Exagerations.
(b) Quaint Euphemisms.
(c) Lies.
(d) Local gossip.

2. What does Mrs. Watts say she and her brothers received one Christmas from Santa Clause?
(a) Three pieces of candy and an orange.
(b) Pig tails and a lump of coal.
(c) An apple and a bag of marbles.
(d) A candy bar and some new socks.

3. Why does Aunt Arie say she never left her home?
(a) She felt as if someone was coming.
(b) She couldn't stand to leave her home.
(c) This is where her stuff was.
(d) She was too scared.

4. What did the Editor do so that the contents were not altered for the story?
(a) Published it just as Mrs. Watts wrote it.
(b) Provided many pictures and details for the article.
(c) Had the English teacher go over it.
(d) Had Mrs. Watts proof read it.

5. What is said to be just as important as the tools?
(a) The knowledge to use them.
(b) The ability to pass this information down to future generations.
(c) Food and shelter.
(d) Hope and Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Watts say her dolls were made from?

2. What was made from the white oak splits that were made during the article 'White Oak Splits?'

3. Why does the author, Paul Gillespie, say he is apprehensive about meeting Aunt Arie for the first time?

4. What tool is needed for drilling holes?

5. What is the last thing that Mrs. Watts describes in her essay?

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