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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 is not true about a cockfighting derby?

2. What originally powered Norman Smith's mill?

3. What does Burlon Craig use in his glazes to keep them from running?

4. Who does Clyde Gibson say decides if a chicken fight can occur?

5. What age chickens are used in cockfighting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain the history of the sport of cockfighting.

4. Why did the Brown family business increase during World War II?

5. What causes Norman Smith's emphysema?

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

7. Explain how the Hewells turn out quality pottery in less time for less cost.

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

9. Why did the Foxfire staff want to interview Burlon Craig?

10. Explain what buggy jugs were.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how pottery making in the Appalachian mountains and the demand for pottery products has changed from the nineteenth century to the present day. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the depiction of women in "Foxfire 8." Are women in positions of leadership? What characteristics and roles are ascribed to women in the Appalachian mountain community? Do the men in the mountains treat the women as equals or do they try to dominate them? Cite at least three examples from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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