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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. Why does Beulah say that she has had a possum head cooked for her in her past?
(a) As a reward for good behavior.
(b) Because they were hungry.
(c) They wondered what it tasted like.
(d) Her father didn't believe in killing something for no reason.

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

3. Where is Aunt Arie's husband at the time the story is written?
(a) No one is sure.
(b) Dead.
(c) Off working.
(d) Sick in bed.

4. What do the students say is one reason why they have asked Beulah to help them make a basket?
(a) She has offered.
(b) Because they enjoy her company.
(c) Because she makes good cakes.
(d) So they can learn from her.

5. What does Aunt Arie say she would put in if she had plenty of money?
(a) A sink.
(b) A new hog pen.
(c) A toilet.
(d) A new roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the authors say they have written down the information on building a log cabin?

2. What kind of meat does Aunt Arie say she doesn't want?

3. What is NOT needed for hewing?

4. How far does Mrs. Watts say they had to travel to see the car?

5. What did Mrs. Watts' family use to make coffee?

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