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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Southern Folk Pottery: Burlon and Irene Craig - Norman and Irene Smith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Harley Penland?
(a) Eighty-three.
(b) Ninety.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Sixty-two.

2. When Arie Meaders' retired from pottery, what activity did she start doing?
(a) Quilting.
(b) Writing novels.
(c) Crocheting.
(d) Baking cookies.

3. How does Burlon Craig's wife help with the family pottery business?
(a) She paints flowers on the pottery and is the accountant.
(b) She turns pots along with Burlon Craig.
(c) She makes the majority of the pottery.
(d) She handles all sales and marketing.

4. Which of the following is not something the Mountain City community told Foxfire it wants for their town?
(a) More jobs & recreational opportunities.
(b) New town water & sewer systems.
(c) A cleaner town.
(d) Lower taxes.

5. What is Arie Meaders' educational level?
(a) She never attended school.
(b) 8th grade.
(c) 7th grade.
(d) 5th grade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does the water powered mill Burlon Craig uses to break down bottles to get pulverized glass for his glazes consist?

2. How did Arie Meaders' family cure thrush when she was a child?

3. What is the educational level of Norman Smith's wife, Irene?

4. To whom does Bruce Mosley give credit for improving racial tension in America?

5. What benefit did Cheever Meaders derive from making his favorite types of pottery?

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