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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Arie say she would put in if she had plenty of money?

2. What is crucial when making splits?

3. What did the Editor do so that the contents were not altered for the story?

4. What year was Foxfire established?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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. Describe what is explained about Chinking.

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

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

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

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

8. Describe what Emma Jean sees when she sits in on a quilting circle and what the women tell her about the quilting circles.

9. Explain how the Watt's family lived.

10. What is explained to the reader about picking the correct timber for making white oak splits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Describe Hillard Green's character.

Part 2) Pick one word, or short phrase, to describe Hillard Green. Explain why you have chosen that word or phrase.

Essay Topic 2

Pick one to write about.

Part 1) How would the story have been different if the articles had been "How To" only without the human stories and personal touches included? Explain your answer.

Part 2) Could any of the stories given been made into short stories or books on their own? Explain why or why not.

Part 3) Is the Foxfire Book a realistic help to a person that intended to live off the land? Explain why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Which of the articles seemed to be the most helpful as a 'how to' guide? Explain.

Part 2) Which of the articles seemed to be the least helpful as a 'how to' guide? Why?

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