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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nola Campbell - Catawba Indian Potter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the variety of embroidery stitches used by a young woman in quilting traditionally indicate about the woman?
(a) That she was an old maid.
(b) That she was a good seamstress and eligible for marriage.
(c) That she was creative.
(d) That she was a hard worker.

2. For what potentially fatal disease did Dr. Brabson develop a cure?
(a) Milk sickness.
(b) Measles.
(c) Diptheria.
(d) Pneumonia.

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

4. How did the number of accounts held by women at the Moore's general store compare to the number of accounts held by men?
(a) All accounts were held by women.
(b) No accounts were held by women.
(c) Most accounts were held by women.
(d) Few accounts were held by women.

5. What happened to Dr. Brabson's feet after long medical trips in cold weather?
(a) They froze to his to stirrups.
(b) They developed a rash.
(c) They developed blisters.
(d) They became swollen and sore.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Nola Campbell learn how to make pottery?

2. What was the name of the general store the Moore family established?

3. When was the fishtail pattern quilt donated to Foxfire by Aunt Arie Carpenter made?

4. When was Flora taught was the best time to gather honeysuckle vines?

5. How many copies of the Foxfire books have been printed?

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