Foxfire 8 Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Introduction

1. Explain the history of Foxfire.

2. What role do Rabun Gap High School students play in "Foxfire" projects?

3. What features do Eliot Wigginton's favorite small towns have in common?

4. How does Mountain City today differ from how it appeared in the early 1900's?

5. Why does the Mountain City community not want to draw more tourists into their town?

6. How has the Foxfire organization worked with the community in planning their Mountain City project?

7. What kinds...
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