2. What would happen if the wood used in tight-fitting tools and other objects wasn't seasoned?
(a) The wood would warp and bend as it dried.
(b) The wood would begin to rot.
(c) The wood would shrink and pull away as it dried.
(d) The wood would draw insects to the fresh sap.

3. What is Lon Reid said to still have?
(a) An ox and cart.
(b) Active bee gum hives.
(c) An old stihl.
(d) His mother and father's sorghum mill.

4. What does Mrs. Watts say she and her brothers received one Christmas from Santa Clause?
(a) Pig tails and a lump of coal.
(b) A candy bar and some new socks.
(c) Three pieces of candy and an orange.
(d) An apple and a bag of marbles.

5. What does Aunt Arie say she is going to make?
(a) Souse Meat.
(b) Sausage.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Jerky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were early chimneys called?

2. What does Aunt Arie ask the students to do when they walk into her house for the first time?

3. Which of these is NOT used as an acceptable wood for making the chairs?

4. What is NOT needed for hewing?

5. What were the earliest simple mattresses called?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Dutch Ovens used?

2. In the chapter entitled "Aunt Arie", what does the author suggest might be the reasons for the void between youth and the older generations which the author felt?

3. What does the last paragraph in the section titled 'Wood' say about wood and the mountain men?

4. What instructions does Aunt Arie give about making souse meat?

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

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

7. How are the mallet and maul described in 'Tools and Skills.'

8. Describe what is explained about Chinking.

9. What skills and tools are told about for building a log cabin?

10. Describe the differences between using the fire in the winter and in the warmer months.

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