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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Rope, Straw, and Feathers are to Sleep on".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of vehicle drives past Mrs. Watts and her family?
(a) T-Model Ford.
(b) An Army Vehicle.
(c) An Old Jalopy.
(d) A Large Pickup.

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

4. How long does it take the first printing of Foxfire to sell out?
(a) One Week.
(b) They never sell out.
(c) One Month.
(d) Six Months.

5. When does Mrs. Lester Norton say that they changed the straw in her straw mattress?
(a) Whenever a new one is needed.
(b) Thrashing time each year.
(c) Whenever it got flat.
(d) Right before flu season hits.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Dan's father say to do if the limbs on the white oak droop?

3. Why is it suggested that the foundation be at least 18" high?

4. Who are the students NOT told to interview for Foxfire?

5. Which of these is NOT used as an acceptable wood for making the chairs?

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