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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Haint Tales and Other Scary Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In making a traditional fan quilt, why did the lines of stitching have to be close together?
(a) To hold the cotton padding in place.
(b) To look like embroidery.
(c) To hold the fan appliques onto the quilt squares.
(d) To outline the fan shape.

2. What did Jud begin working on in 1934?
(a) Wagons.
(b) Houses.
(c) Boats.
(d) Tractors.

3. What problem arose due to the books in the Foxfire series presenting a range of topics in each volume?
(a) There were not enough interviewees for each volume.
(b) Too many photographs and drawings were needed.
(c) The number of interviews overwhelmed the staff.
(d) No single topic could be treated in depth.

4. According to Ethel Corn, how did Octy Mcall scare away a panther she found sitting in her open cabin window?
(a) By screaming loudly and banging her pots and pans.
(b) By throwing a knife at the panther.
(c) With fire.
(d) With a pan of boiling water.

5. What oral history play was published by Foxfire Press?
(a) Cabbagetown, Three Women.
(b) The Story of David.
(c) Georgia's Finest Family.
(d) Mountaineers Majestic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was done with the broken item left at Charles Phillips's funeral?

2. What kind of mill did D. B. Dayton's grandfather own?

3. What was the subject of the first book published by Foxfire Press?

4. What animal did Ada Crone think followed her home from the circus?

5. What was the second book published by Foxfire Press?

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