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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 did Mrs. Watts' family use to make coffee?
(a) Cornmeal.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Chestnuts.

2. Why does Aunt Arie explain that she doesn't want to cut the eye if she can help it?
(a) It will give the souse meat a rancid flavor.
(b) It's bad luck.
(c) Black stuff will run out onto everything.
(d) It is sticky.

3. What is said to be just as important as the tools?
(a) The knowledge to use them.
(b) Food and shelter.
(c) Hope and Love.
(d) The ability to pass this information down to future generations.

4. Why does the author, Paul Gillespie, say he is apprehensive about meeting Aunt Arie for the first time?
(a) He didn't know what to expect.
(b) He had heard she was very ill.
(c) He believed she would not welcome him.
(d) He knew she was crazy.

5. What tool is needed for drilling holes?
(a) Mallet.
(b) Auger.
(c) Go-Devil.
(d) Drawing knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Arie say she is going to make?

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

3. Where is Aunt Arie's husband at the time the story is written?

4. What does Mrs. Watts say she and her brothers received one Christmas from Santa Clause?

5. What is crucial when making splits?

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