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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were many of the tools made out of that the pioneers used?
(a) Metal.
(b) Rock.
(c) Blood, sweat, and tears.
(d) Wood.

2. Why is the wood for chairs usually gathered in the winter or fall?
(a) Because this is the time of year when the trees begin to slow their growing.
(b) This is when the barks show the best woods.
(c) Because sap levels are lowest then.
(d) It is the time best for allowing the trees to set out and cure.

3. What does Aunt Arie say she would put in if she had plenty of money?
(a) A new hog pen.
(b) A new roof.
(c) A toilet.
(d) A sink.

4. Why does the author, Paul Gillespie, say he is apprehensive about meeting Aunt Arie for the first time?
(a) He believed she would not welcome him.
(b) He didn't know what to expect.
(c) He had heard she was very ill.
(d) He knew she was crazy.

5. Which of the following national groups have supported Foxfire?
(a) Discovery.
(b) N.R.A.
(c) People.
(d) National Geographic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Foxfire first start out as?

2. What kind of vehicle drives past Mrs. Watts and her family?

3. What does the term 'Dressing' refer to?

4. What did Mrs. Watts' family use to make coffee?

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

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