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

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

3. Which of the following is not a chicken breed?

4. At the beginning of a chicken fight, what is done first?

5. What rule is there in cockfighting for running chickens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Norman Smith's emphysema?

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

3. What are some fairs and festivals at which Burlon Craig demonstrated his pottery making?

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

5. Describe the unique drying system the Wilsons create.

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

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

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

9. Explain the history of the sport of cockfighting.

10. Why do game chickens receive such excellent care from their owners in terms of food and veterinary care?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what occurs during a chicken fight, including betting on the fight. What role does local law enforcement play in chicken fighting? 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 concept of oral traditions and the passing down of cultural, agricultural, and artistic knowledge from one generation to the next as illustrated in "Foxfire 8." Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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