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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cows, Early February, March 13 Storm Warnings, March 14 Storm, March 14 After the Storm, March 16, Spring, March 20-21 First Tappers, March 23, March 25 Birch Seeds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Raven's nests.
(b) Bald eagle's nests.
(c) Robin's nests.
(d) Kinglet's nests.

2. What does the author do to the mice?
(a) He feeds them.
(b) He lures them outside.
(c) He names them.
(d) He exterminates them.

3. What does Stuart win?
(a) A pig.
(b) A painting.
(c) A horse.
(d) A pumpkin.

4. After running in "September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack," how does the author feel?
(a) Tired and sore.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Refreshed and energized.
(d) Bored.

5. In "March 14 After the Storm," why does the author go into town again?
(a) To have breakfast at the diner.
(b) To talk to his friends.
(c) To find dead cattle.
(d) To buy supplies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author cooks mice for the students. How do they feel about eating mouse?

3. The families have lived in the area since _________, and the author is a friend of the descendants of those first settlers.

4. What does the section "August 4 Wanderers" describe?

5. The author also writes about the miniature plants left over from _________that make their homes close to the ground?

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