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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. Who are the Wilson's main customers?

2. How do the Wilsons get churns to sell?

3. What originally powered Norman Smith's mill?

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

5. In what kind of containers does chicken breeder Clyde Gibson ship his chickens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Norman Smith's emphysema?

2. How does Irene Smith typify the wife of an Appalachian folk potter?

3. Why do game chicken breeders sometimes refuse to sell their best chickens, even if they could profit substantially from the sale?

4. Why don't the Wilsons glaze much of their pottery?

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

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

7. Explain the difference between a derby and a tournament in the sport of cockfighting.

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

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

10. Explain the history of the sport of cockfighting.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the depiction of racial segregation and racial prejudice in "Foxfire 8." Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the pottery and pottery techniques of the three studio potter families, including the Meaders, the Craigs, and the Smiths. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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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