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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Dressing and Cooking Wild Animal Foods".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Because sap levels are lowest then.
(c) It is the time best for allowing the trees to set out and cure.
(d) This is when the barks show the best woods.

2. 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) Population.
(b) Natural resources.
(c) Economy.
(d) Ecosystem.

3. Why is green wood put on after the fire has caught?
(a) It was easier to find.
(b) It saves the seasoned wood.
(c) It gives the food a better taste.
(d) It gives off more heat and lasts longer.

4. What was Eliot Wigginton's job at the time that he helped to start Foxfire?
(a) High School Teacher.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Carnival Worker.
(d) Reporter.

5. What is NOT needed for hewing?
(a) Broadaxe.
(b) Foot adze.
(c) Mallet.
(d) Pole axe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Harriet Echols say that she used to put in her soap to thicken up the soap?

2. What was the dog called that was trained to round up and bring in the livestock for butchering or for selling?

3. What had the Foxfire magazine's purpose started out being when they looked into writing about quilts?

4. What is NOT included in the article 'Rope, Straw, and Feathers are to Sleep on?'

5. Which of these wolly worm actions does NOT does not imply there is going to be a bad winter?

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