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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. The author notes more evidence of the seasons changing in "August 14 Whispers of Fall." Who comes for a visit?
(a) The author's son Stuart and his daughter Erica.
(b) The author's daughter Erica.
(c) The author's wife.
(d) The author's son Stuart, his daughter Erica, and two friends.

2. The author and a friend who comes to visit one evening make a ___________ cobbler and dance in the moonlight.
(a) Strawberry.
(b) Blueberry.
(c) Blackberry.
(d) Raspberry.

3. What is "October 10 Home Chores" about?
(a) The author's records of his experiences.
(b) The author's chores.
(c) The author's family.
(d) The author's peculiar style of living in the cabin.

4. In "September 23-26 The Garden," what does the author find after waking up one morning?
(a) The animals have eaten his remaining vegetables.
(b) A black bear is outside the cabin.
(c) The first frost has hit, killing all his remaining vegetables.
(d) His vegetables have all flowered.

5. The author observes that single leaves __________ turn different colors.
(a) Do not.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Do.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author watches in fascination as _______________.

2. Though the weather is still cold in "March 16," the author can see the tracks and furrows of many animals. What does he search for as the sun comes out?

3. What occurs in "January 13"?

4. In "Late Summer Ramblings," the author writes about the changing of the seasons and the life cycle of ________.

5. In "March 14 After the Storm," why does the author go into town again?

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