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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Southern Folk Pottery: An Appriciation - The Meaders Pottery.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Bruce Mosley's grandfather Pank treated by his masters during his days in slavery?
(a) He was treated kindly.
(b) He was beaten, treated badly and not allowed to pray.
(c) He was lynched.
(d) He was freed before the Civil War.

2. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) Folk pottery does not exist in Appalachia.
(b) An abundance of folk potters exist.
(c) Folk pottery originated in the Appalachian mountains.
(d) Folk pottery is not a mountain craft by nature.

3. What kinds of dances were held at the Mountain City hotels in the 1930's?
(a) Waltzes.
(b) Ballroom dances.
(c) Square dances.
(d) Ballet dances.

4. What kind of communities does Eliot Wigginton like?
(a) Small towns.
(b) Communes.
(c) Suburbs of large cities.
(d) Large cities.

5. Who is the founder of the Foxfire organization?
(a) Eliot Wigginton.
(b) Cheever Meaders.
(c) Jimmy Carter.
(d) Anna Tut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edwin Meaders use to fuel his kiln?

2. For what were Sundays reserved during Carrie Stewart's childhood?

3. What was the title of the book published by Foxfire Press during the period covered by the grant?

4. What major New York publisher gave the Foxfire organization a publishing contract for two books?

5. At what age was Bruce Mosley's grandmother Polly freed from slavery?

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