The Foxfire Book Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Eliot Wigginton
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Foxfire Book Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Eliot Wigginton
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Chimney Building".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it suggested that the foundation be at least 18" high?
(a) Termites won't go any higher than 18"
(b) To prevent small animals from entering the house.
(c) No one is sure.
(d) To be well above the water satuation point.

2. What is NOT needed for hewing?
(a) Mallet.
(b) Foot adze.
(c) Pole axe.
(d) Broadaxe.

3. What was used for bread when cornmeal and wheat could not be ground?
(a) Corn.
(b) Onions.
(c) Chestnuts.
(d) Potatoes.

4. What did a chimney have to do so that it didn't smoke?
(a) Have a hole under it to let the ashes fall out.
(b) Face southeast.
(c) Draw.
(d) Go straight up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of 'Wood,' what does the author say is the most vital factor in determining the way of life of a self-sufficient people in a particular area?

2. What tool is needed for drilling holes?

3. What are the students responsible for getting when Foxfire is first started?

4. What has caused the loss of the fine art of building a genuine log cabin?

5. What did the Editor do so that the contents were not altered for the story?

(see the answer key)

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