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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Hunting Tales".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the wood for chairs usually gathered in the winter or fall?
(a) Because this is the time of year when the trees begin to slow their growing.
(b) Because sap levels are lowest then.
(c) It is the time best for allowing the trees to set out and cure.
(d) This is when the barks show the best woods.

2. What does Mrs. Harriet Echols say that she used to put in her soap to thicken up the soap?
(a) Soft corn shucks.
(b) Seeds.
(c) Pieces of rope.
(d) Hair.

3. What do you do with the meat after it is off the bone?
(a) Run it through a food chopper.
(b) Lay it out to dry.
(c) Salt it.
(d) Put it in a dutch oven.

4. What are Aunt Arie's stories said to be "spiced" with?
(a) Exagerations.
(b) Local gossip.
(c) Quaint Euphemisms.
(d) Lies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of vehicle drives past Mrs. Watts and her family?

2. Why does Aunt Arie explain that she doesn't want to cut the eye if she can help it?

3. What do you cut out of the hog's head before making souse and is one of the only things on the hog's head not used in souse?

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

5. What tool is needed for drilling holes?

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