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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was made from the white oak splits that were made during the article 'White Oak Splits?'
(a) A guitar.
(b) A jug.
(c) Two baskets.
(d) A large chair.

2. Which of the following national groups have supported Foxfire?
(a) N.R.A.
(b) National Geographic.
(c) People.
(d) Discovery.

3. What is done to the Dutch Oven before cooking with it?
(a) Preheated.
(b) Washed.
(c) Greased heavily.
(d) Dry scrubbed.

4. Who are the students NOT told to interview for Foxfire?
(a) Historians.
(b) Area Residents.
(c) Parents .
(d) Grandparents.

5. What year was Foxfire established?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1968.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT included in the article 'Rope, Straw, and Feathers are to Sleep on?'

2. What kind of ashes does Pearl Martin say they typically used?

3. What do the students call the Dutch Oven?

4. How long does it take the first printing of Foxfire to sell out?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the different women interviewed have to say about making the soap?

2. Describe how the article "This is the Way I was Raised Up" was written.

3. What kind of questions do the girls ask Pearl Martin?

4. Describe the events that surround the first time Mrs. Watts sees a car.

5. Describe what is explained about Chinking.

6. Explain how the Watt's family lived.

7. What does Wigginton say is part of the Foxfire magazine although proper English is not a concern?

8. What does Aunt Arie tell the students about her parents?

9. Explain why the Foxfire magazine is originally started?

10. What are a few of the tales that are told about Chimneys from those interviewed in 'Chimney Building?'

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