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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 30 Cocoons, March 31, April 2 Dreams, April 3 Ice Fishing, April 4 Returns, April 8, April 11, April 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the section "Election Time," the author's ______________ is visiting for a deer hunt.
(a) Cousin.
(b) Niece.
(c) Nephew.
(d) Son.

2. After thinking about some bizarre encounters that he recently had with the logging company, what does the author decide?
(a) The logging company is dangerous.
(b) He wants to be an eco-terrorist.
(c) They must be watching him.
(d) They must trust him.

3. The author visits his son's school in __________________.
(a) "December 10."
(b) "December 8."
(c) "December 11."
(d) "December 9."

4. During the author's run, what does he notice?
(a) The leaves have begun to change color.
(b) The first apple leaves starting to fall.
(c) Several deer in a field.
(d) Snow starting to fall.

5. In "Burning Wood," the author writes that he is happy he has cut down so much wood, and it has given him a feeling of accomplishment. Nevertheless, what is he annoyed about?
(a) The wood is filled with insects.
(b) He is still in need of more wood.
(c) His stove is efficient at cooking food but inefficient at heating his cabin.
(d) He is very sore from chopping wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "September 23-26 The Garden," what does the author find after waking up one morning?

2. What is the thing that surprises the author the most?

3. What is the mood of the people as they stock up for a big storm in "March 13 Storm Warnings"?

4. How does Stuart feel about his father?

5. When the deer looks at him, what does the author do?

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