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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What powered the tool that Cheever Meaders used to break apart his lumps of clay and mix them into a smooth, even consistency?
(a) A mule.
(b) An electric motor.
(c) A horse.
(d) A fan.

2. How old is Carrie Stewart?
(a) One hundred and three.
(b) Ninety-two.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Eighty-six.

3. With what did Arie Meaders' family scrub their floors when she was a child?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Baking soda.
(c) Lye.
(d) Lemon juice.

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

5. Which of Harvey's ancestors was a slave?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Harvey Penland was a child, how long was his school year?

2. Which of the following statements is true?

3. What is Albany slip?

4. Why don't Mountain City residents want to build something that would draw increased tourists to their community?

5. What was the first "Foxfire" publishing project?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss some of the glazes that Cheever Meaders used.

2. Describe Arie Meaders' schooling in 1912.

3. How did slavery and being black affect Harley Penland's education?

4. How has the Foxfire organization worked with the community in planning their Mountain City project?

5. Explain the surprise Harley Penland received during World War I.

6. What are some misconceptions about folk pottery that John Burrison discusses?

7. Describe the funding issues the Mountain City project faces.

8. How does Mountain City today differ from how it appeared in the early 1900's?

9. What famous couple does Arie Meaders think once purchased her pottery?

10. Explain why Cheever Meaders did not use a glaze on his flowerpots but did use one on his other ware.

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