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

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?

3. How many copies of Foxfire are printed the very first time it is printed?

4. How were things fried?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the students responsible for doing for the magazine?

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

5. Describe what a 'rope bed' is.

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the Friendship Quilt.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Should all of this book be considered non-fiction even though there is no proof that many of the things in the book are fact? Explain.

Part 2) What role does folklore and legends have in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) What is the author's purpose in the Foxfire Book?

Part 2) Is that purpose accomplished? Explain why or why not.

Part 3) Could this book easily be made into a continuation in current day times? Would it be popular as it was when it was originally published? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Pick on person that was interviewed for the Foxfire Book to do another interview with. Which person did you pick and why?

Part 2) What subject would you be interested in finding out about that could easily fit into the Foxfire Book themes? Why did you pick that subject and how does it fit?

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