1. What does the Watt family leave their home to do as described by Mrs. Watts?
(a) See a car.
(b) Go find a doctor.
(c) Get supplies from the store.
(d) Get a new dog.

2. What ailment does Aunt Arie have according to the author?
(a) Deaf due to fever.
(b) Crazy due to living in the woods alone.
(c) Blind due to cataracts.
(d) Paralyzed due to stroke.

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

4. What does Mrs. Watts say she and her brothers received one Christmas from Santa Clause?
(a) A candy bar and some new socks.
(b) An apple and a bag of marbles.
(c) Three pieces of candy and an orange.
(d) Pig tails and a lump of coal.

5. What was Eliot Wigginton's job at the time that he helped to start Foxfire?
(a) High School Teacher.
(b) Carnival Worker.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Reporter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of 'Wood,' what does the author say is the most vital factor in determining the way of life of a self-sufficient people in a particular area?

2. What does Mrs. Watts say was their reaction to the gifts that Santa Clause had left them?

3. What would happen if the wood used in tight-fitting tools and other objects wasn't seasoned?

4. How long does it take the first printing of Foxfire to sell out?

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

(see the answer key)

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