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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 15 Moss Watch, November 25 Connections, November 28 More Flies, December 3, December 4, December 8, December 9 The Lunar Eclipse, December 11 Wind, December 12 Rump Steak and Roadkills, December 13, December 15 You Can Never Go Back, December 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his daily_______, the author sees a web of many tiny caterpillars all flashing together in unison from side to side.
(a) Hike.
(b) Walk.
(c) Bike ride.
(d) Run.

2. When Europeans arrive, why do they clear the land?
(a) To make is suitable for living.
(b) To make it suitable for agriculture.
(c) To be able to watch the sun rise and set.
(d) To make room for more people to come.

3. The author watches in fascination as _______________.
(a) Teams of horses and oxen pull heavy loads for a large crowd of spectators.
(b) An artist paints his portrait.
(c) Chefs make several types of pies for the visitors to try.
(d) The horses compete in dressage.

4. In the section "June 12 Early Harvests," the author continues felling trees and splitting wood for __________.
(a) Building an outhouse.
(b) Building a barn.
(c) Adding onto his cabin.
(d) His winter fires.

5. The trees that now populate the region are the trees of __________.
(a) A cooler climate.
(b) A more populated region.
(c) Those planted by man.
(d) A warmer, temperate climate.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a few weeks, what does Jack learn to do on his own?

2. In "Trees," the author writes about using trees as _______.

3. In "September 13," how many miles does the author run as he observes caterpillars, ravens, and flies along the way?

4. When they first arrive at the cabin, who depends on the author for his food and his companionship?

5. Even though the author has not killed a deer or even fired a shot, why does he declare it a successful season?

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