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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 does the term 'Dressing' refer to?
(a) Getting dressed.
(b) Smoothing surfaces of boards and beams.
(c) Bandaging up wounds while working.
(d) Painting and detailing finished works.

2. What did Mrs. Watts' family use to make coffee?
(a) Cornmeal.
(b) Chestnuts.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Potatoes.

3. What kind of vehicle drives past Mrs. Watts and her family?
(a) An Army Vehicle.
(b) A Large Pickup.
(c) T-Model Ford.
(d) An Old Jalopy.

4. How do the authors say they have written down the information on building a log cabin?
(a) With detailed explanations.
(b) As a blue print.
(c) As a easily understood story.
(d) As a set of instructions.

5. What does Aunt Arie say she would put in if she had plenty of money?
(a) A toilet.
(b) A sink.
(c) A new hog pen.
(d) A new roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aunt Arie explain that she doesn't want to cut the eye if she can help it?

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

3. Where is Aunt Arie's husband at the time the story is written?

4. What was used for bread when cornmeal and wheat could not be ground?

5. Why does Aunt Arie say she never left her home?

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