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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The General Store.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem arose due to the books in the Foxfire series presenting a range of topics in each volume?
(a) There were not enough interviewees for each volume.
(b) No single topic could be treated in depth.
(c) The number of interviews overwhelmed the staff.
(d) Too many photographs and drawings were needed.

2. What oral history play was published by Foxfire Press?
(a) The Story of David.
(b) Georgia's Finest Family.
(c) Cabbagetown, Three Women.
(d) Mountaineers Majestic.

3. What did Roy Roberts, another owner of a general store, sell to the train engineers as they drove through his town?
(a) Cake.
(b) Socks and shoes.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Ham.

4. From what country did the Moore family emigrate in 1740?
(a) England.
(b) Italy.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

5. What remedy was used in the mountains for constipation?
(a) Castor oil.
(b) Butcher's bloom tea.
(c) Honey.
(d) Chamomile tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What remedy was used in the mountains for stings?

2. When Foxfire 9 was published, how many years had the Foxfire organization been in the Rabun County schools?

3. What business did Earl Gillespie operate in addition to a general store?

4. What happened to Dr. Brabson's feet after long medical trips in cold weather?

5. Which of the following was not an ingredient in the home remedies listed in Foxfire 9?

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