View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these methods was not a way to cure wood?
(a) Salt the Ends.
(b) Use Dry Kiln.
(c) Stack the Lumber Crosswise.
(d) Boil.

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

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

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

5. What do the students say that quilting patterns are like?
(a) Family stories.
(b) Rumors.
(c) Ballads.
(d) Folk lore and legends.

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

7. What two things are white oak splits traditionally used for?
(a) Bottoming chairs and baskets.
(b) Bottoming chairs and animal pens.
(c) Making guitars and banjos.
(d) Furniture and laundry baskets.

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

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

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

11. What did Dan's father say to do if the limbs on the white oak droop?
(a) Take that tree.
(b) Avoid all trees within a twenty foot spread of that one.
(c) Cut off the limbs and let it be for a week.
(d) Let the tree stand.

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

13. What are the students responsible for getting when Foxfire is first started?
(a) Money.
(b) Subscribers.
(c) Paper.
(d) Photos.

14. What does the term 'Dressing' refer to?
(a) Painting and detailing finished works.
(b) Bandaging up wounds while working.
(c) Getting dressed.
(d) Smoothing surfaces of boards and beams.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Black Gum NOT used for?

2. What would happen if the wood used in tight-fitting tools and other objects wasn't seasoned?

3. How were things fried?

4. Why does Aunt Arie explain that she doesn't want to cut the eye if she can help it?

5. What does Mrs. Watts say she and her brothers received one Christmas from Santa Clause?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 566 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample