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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Continuing the Good LIfe, Chapters One through Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Nearings call the dwarf peas they grew on trellises?
(a) "Telephone" varieties.
(b) "Sky High" varieties.
(c) "Trellis" varieties.
(d) "Pole" varieties.

2. What is a dowsing rod used to find?
(a) Water.
(b) Fish.
(c) Food.
(d) Trees.

3. Upon arriving in Vermont, who sold the Nearings milk?
(a) The Nearings had cows.
(b) The Lightfoots.
(c) The previous owners
(d) The local grocery.

4. During the cancellation of the mail route in 1945 in Vermont, what were the citizens asked to do?
(a) Write to the President of the United States.
(b) Write the Postmaster General and then Senators and Representatives.
(c) Call the Postmaster General.
(d) Gather for a peaceful demonstration.

5. What was NEVER used in the compost pile?
(a) Paper.
(b) Sawdust.
(c) Wood.
(d) Worms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What direction do the rows in a garden need to be planted to assure maximum sun to the roots?

2. Why did the Nearings like stone buildings?

3. How did the Nearings eat fresh from the garden?

4. What was inserted into the compost pile to help break down matter?

5. What did the boys serving in the war do to help the valley when the mail was canceled?

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