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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Blacks in Appalachia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anna Tutt's marital state?
(a) She is widowed.
(b) She is divorced.
(c) She is single and has never married.
(d) She is engaged to be married.

2. What was the educational level of Viola Lenoir's mother?
(a) College graduate.
(b) 9th grade.
(c) 5th grade.
(d) 8th grade.

3. What kind of sports team did Mountain City have in the 1930's?
(a) Hockey.
(b) Football.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Baseball.

4. What building in Mountain City 1930's has burned?
(a) One of the churches.
(b) One of the hotels.
(c) The gristmill.
(d) The railroad depot.

5. What product does Foxfire make and market to its magazine subscribers through their blacksmith program for local high school students?
(a) Horseshoes.
(b) Decorative wall art.
(c) Candle holders.
(d) Fireplace tools.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Harvey's ancestors was a slave?

2. Who was the person hired to coordinate the development of manuscripts for Foxfire Press for one year?

3. What organization does the Foxfire organization plan to house in the log cabin they're restoring?

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

5. Why didn't Harvey Penland's father value education and encourage Harvey to pursue his education?

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