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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Southern Folk Pottery: The Wilson, Hewell, and Brown Potteries (through page 384).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1930's in Mountain City, how many hotels were in the town?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

2. Of what does the water powered mill Burlon Craig uses to break down bottles to get pulverized glass for his glazes consist?
(a) A large wooden pole and a wooden box.
(b) A wooden box with a metal bar on one end.
(c) A large saw blade and a small metal box.
(d) A metal box with a hammer on one end.

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

4. How many coffee mugs can Charlie Brown make per hour?
(a) Forty.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Eighty.

5. How many clays do the Wilsons use in their work?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what type of pottery is Burlon Craig best known?

2. How do the Wilsons get churns to sell?

3. For what type of pottery does the Brown family use molds?

4. What method of beating the clay does Chester Wilson prefer?

5. What ingredient does Bud Maryland use in making his own glaze?

(see the answer key)

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