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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Mrs. Watts say her brothers used pine to build?
(a) Wagon.
(b) Sled.
(c) Bows and Arrows.
(d) Bikes.

3. What two things were said to have been brought to the forests our ancestors settled in the chapter titled "Tools and Skills?"
(a) Tools and igenuity.
(b) Tools and faith.
(c) Love and hope.
(d) Knowledge and determination.

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?
(a) Economy.
(b) Natural resources.
(c) Ecosystem.
(d) Population.

5. What does Aunt Arie ask the students to do when they walk into her house for the first time?
(a) Remove the eyes from a hog's head.
(b) Build a fire.
(c) Gut a chicken.
(d) Kill a snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the students responsible for getting when Foxfire is first started?

2. What were early chimneys called?

3. What are Aunt Arie's stories said to be "spiced" with?

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

5. What was "This is the Way I was Raised Up" written on?

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