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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beulah say that she has had a possum head cooked for her in her past?
(a) As a reward for good behavior.
(b) Because they were hungry.
(c) They wondered what it tasted like.
(d) Her father didn't believe in killing something for no reason.

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

3. Which of these is NOT used as an acceptable wood for making the chairs?
(a) Maple.
(b) Ash.
(c) Oak.
(d) Pine.

4. What is said to be just as important as the tools?
(a) The ability to pass this information down to future generations.
(b) Food and shelter.
(c) The knowledge to use them.
(d) Hope and Love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Arie say she would put in if she had plenty of money?

2. What was used for bread when cornmeal and wheat could not be ground?

3. What is Lon Reid said to still have?

4. What were the earliest simple mattresses called?

5. What kind of meat does Aunt Arie say she doesn't want?

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