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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements describes Irene Smith's skill with the pottery wheel?

2. What is the fighting season in the sport of cockfighting?

3. Where do Burlon and Irene Craig live?

4. Which of the following statements is not true about a cockfighting derby?

5. Which of the following is not a good reason to choose a hen or rooster for breeding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do owners of game chickens remove their roosters' combs prior to the first birthday?

2. How did cold weather affect pottery making in the early 1900's?

3. What causes Norman Smith's emphysema?

4. What kinds of wares did Burlon Craig make when he first started making pottery and what kind of wares does he produce today?

5. How does Louis Brown say that trains can affect pottery?

6. What are gaffs and how do they apply to cockfighting?

7. Since they don't advertise their business, how do the Browns get customers for their pottery?

8. Describe the new kiln Louis Brown has built.

9. Describe the unique drying system the Wilsons create.

10. Why does Clyde Gibson believe that it's up to the local sheriff of a community to decide if a cock fight can occur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The people of Mountain City do not want to draw tourists to their community. Discuss the pros and cons of drawing tourists to the region and the reasons the people in the town do not want to increase their tourist trade. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast raising and breeding mules to chickens. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the legality of cockfighting and the arguments given in "Foxfire 8" in support of this sport that involves the death of the losing chickens. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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