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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Black Gum NOT used for?
(a) Wagon Wheels.
(b) Guitars.
(c) Toothbrushes.
(d) Bee gums.

2. 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 knew she was crazy.
(d) He believed she would not welcome him.

3. What did the Editor do so that the contents were not altered for the story?
(a) Published it just as Mrs. Watts wrote it.
(b) Provided many pictures and details for the article.
(c) Had Mrs. Watts proof read it.
(d) Had the English teacher go over it.

4. How does Wigginton explain that the information in this book was originally given to the people that were interviewed?
(a) Sang about in songs.
(b) People just seemed to know it.
(c) Passed generation to generation.
(d) Written down in family Bibles.

5. What does Mrs. Watts say was their reaction to the gifts that Santa Clause had left them?
(a) The objects were hid away and saved as if gold.
(b) They were too sick to enjoy them.
(c) They were pleased.
(d) They had wanted more but didn't say anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hickory was a very desirable wood but what was a drawback of this wood?

2. In what area do the people interviewed for Foxfire live?

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

4. 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?

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

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