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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Rope, Straw, and Feathers are to Sleep on".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the once plentiful Chestnut trees?
(a) Global warming.
(b) Bugs.
(c) Cut down by farmers.
(d) Blight.

2. 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) Had the English teacher go over it.
(c) Provided many pictures and details for the article.
(d) Had Mrs. Watts proof read it.

3. How does Wigginton explain that the information in this book was originally given to the people that were interviewed?
(a) Sang about in songs.
(b) Written down in family Bibles.
(c) People just seemed to know it.
(d) Passed generation to generation.

4. Hickory was a very desirable wood but what was a drawback of this wood?
(a) It splintered out easily.
(b) It was hard to work.
(c) It would bow badly in humid weather.
(d) It attracked termites.

5. Which of these is NOT used as an acceptable wood for making the chairs?
(a) Ash.
(b) Oak.
(c) Pine.
(d) Maple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool is needed for drilling holes?

2. When does Mrs. Algie Norton say she saw her first real mattress?

3. What might happen if there wasn't a proper footing on the chimney?

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

5. What does the term 'Dressing' refer to?

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