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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is crucial when making splits?
(a) Making the splits long enough.
(b) Picking the correct timber.
(c) Making each split even.
(d) Making clean cuts.

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

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

4. What two things were said to have been brought to the forests our ancestors settled in the chapter titled "Tools and Skills?"
(a) Tools and igenuity.
(b) Love and hope.
(c) Knowledge and determination.
(d) Tools and faith.

5. What does Mrs. Harriet Echols say was done to clean a rope bed?
(a) The rope was replaced every two to five years.
(b) There was new material laid over the rope frame when needed.
(c) The rope was boiled every spring.
(d) They never needed cleaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dan's father say to do if the limbs on the white oak droop?

2. Who are the students NOT told to interview for Foxfire?

3. Why does the author, Paul Gillespie, say he is apprehensive about meeting Aunt Arie for the first time?

4. How do the authors say they have written down the information on building a log cabin?

5. What does Aunt Arie say she will do with the eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wigginton say is part of the Foxfire magazine although proper English is not a concern?

2. What are some of the things that Lon is noted for doing?

3. What are a few of the tales that are told about Chimneys from those interviewed in 'Chimney Building?'

4. Explain how the Watt's family lived.

5. What information is given in 'An Old Chair Maker Shows How?'

6. How does Mrs. Watts describe Christmas and the children's reactions to their gifts?

7. What kind of information is to go into the Foxfire magazine?

8. How are the instructions divided up in the chapter titled 'Building a Log Cabin?'

9. How are Dutch Ovens used?

10. Why do the students realize that it would be impossible to give a set a blue prints for each cabin?

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