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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. In the 1930's in Mountain City, which of the following was not a local product shipped out of town to markets?
(a) Oil.
(b) Medicinal herbs.
(c) Live chickens.
(d) Bundles of animal hides.

2. When did Harvey Penland see whites and blacks treated in the same manner?
(a) When he fought World War I in Europe.
(b) At a hospital.
(c) In a church.
(d) He has never seen equal treatment of blacks and whites.

3. What types of pottery did Cheever Meaders prefer to make?
(a) Face jugs.
(b) Large six gallon churns and seven gallon jars.
(c) Coffee mugs.
(d) Cookware.

4. In what year was Bruce Mosley born?
(a) 1908.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1920.

5. What was the educational level of Viola Lenoir's grandmothers?
(a) Neither of them could read or write.
(b) Both could read and write their names.
(c) Both attended college.
(d) Both obtained sixth grade educations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the 1930's in Mountain City, what fruit was grown locally, sorted and boxed at a packing house near the depot?

3. What is the status of the railroad depot in Mountain City today?

4. What organization gave Foxfire a grant that allowed the organization to hire a person to coordinate the development of manuscripts for Foxfire Press for one year?

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

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