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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Recipes for Hog".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the earliest simple mattresses called?
(a) Pallets.
(b) Rope Beds.
(c) Feather Cushions.
(d) Hay Mats.

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

3. Why is it suggested that the foundation be at least 18" high?
(a) Termites won't go any higher than 18"
(b) To be well above the water satuation point.
(c) No one is sure.
(d) To prevent small animals from entering the house.

4. Where did Lon learn to make chairs?
(a) His father.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) He learned on his own.
(d) His grandmother.

5. What happened to the once plentiful Chestnut trees?
(a) Cut down by farmers.
(b) Bugs.
(c) Global warming.
(d) Blight.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mrs. Lester Norton say that they changed the straw in her straw mattress?

2. What does Mrs. Algie Norton say makes the best Hominy?

3. What are the Sleepers?

4. What is said to have been the prime source of meat for the early family in the mountains?

5. What do the students say is one reason why they have asked Beulah to help them make a basket?

(see the answer key)

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