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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "White Oak Splits," "Making a Hamper out of White Oak Splits" and "Making a Basket out of White Oak Splits".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were many of the tools made out of that the pioneers used?
(a) Blood, sweat, and tears.
(b) Rock.
(c) Metal.
(d) Wood.

2. What was made from the white oak splits that were made during the article 'White Oak Splits?'
(a) A large chair.
(b) Two baskets.
(c) A guitar.
(d) A jug.

3. What are the Sleepers?
(a) Hide-a-beds.
(b) Tools that are used to create notches.
(c) Sky-lights.
(d) Floor beams of the cabin.

4. Why is it suggested that the foundation be at least 18" high?
(a) No one is sure.
(b) Termites won't go any higher than 18"
(c) To prevent small animals from entering the house.
(d) To be well above the water satuation point.

5. What is crucial when making splits?
(a) Making each split even.
(b) Making the splits long enough.
(c) Making clean cuts.
(d) Picking the correct timber.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Watts say her brothers used pine to build?

2. What does Aunt Arie ask the students to do when they walk into her house for the first time?

3. What ailment does Aunt Arie have according to the author?

4. What did the Editor do so that the contents were not altered for the story?

5. What does Aunt Arie say she would put in if she had plenty of money?

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