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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Southern Folk Pottery: An Appriciation - The Meaders Pottery.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Harvey's ancestors was a slave?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His father.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His mother.

2. What does Edwin Meaders use to fuel his kiln?
(a) Pine wood.
(b) Oil.
(c) Gas.
(d) Kerosene.

3. What is the population of the county seat?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Five million.
(c) Ten thousand.
(d) Two thousand.

4. With what did Arie Meaders' family scrub their floors when she was a child?
(a) Baking soda.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Lemon juice.
(d) Lye.

5. How was Bruce Mosley's grandfather Pank treated by his masters during his days in slavery?
(a) He was freed before the Civil War.
(b) He was beaten, treated badly and not allowed to pray.
(c) He was treated kindly.
(d) He was lynched.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example of racial prejudice did Anna Tutt witness as a child?

2. Which season of the year is not good for making pottery?

3. When Harvey Penland was a child, how long was his school year?

4. From what material was the Mountain City town water fountain made?

5. Which of Arie Meaders' children is the only one who was interested in pottery?

(see the answer key)

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