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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The two men catch up on what has been going on in the area, including _____________ protest of a logging operation.
(a) A Green.
(b) An Earth First.
(c) A Sierra Club.
(d) An Audubon Society.

2. On what does the author base his conclusions?
(a) On his observations.
(b) On previously discovered scientific evidence.
(c) On his experiments.
(d) On his assumptions.

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

4. As he climbs closer to a bog, he notices not just berries, but also the many _______________ that will later come into season.
(a) Cranberries and figs.
(b) Cranberries and holly.
(c) Huckleberries and figs.
(d) Huckleberries and holly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Adams Hill" describe?

2. What is "October 10 Home Chores" about?

3. What does the author find for Jack to sleep on?

4. In the section "September 20 Clearcuts," the author observes some wasps. This makes him think back to _____________.

5. What does the author believe is responsible for our changing seasons today?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the author's vegetables? How might he feel about this?

2. What is Adam's Hill? What is the purpose of the information about Adam's Hill?

3. What do the author and his son do together in "Early September"? What does this reveal about them?

4. What does the author do in "Election Time?" How does this reveal his feelings regarding elections?

5. How is the author's sense of smell important to him?

6. What is the purpose of "Beginnings"?

7. Why does chopping wood make the author happy? What does this reveal about him?

8. What does the author learn about living simply in his first two months?

9. What is the geologic history of the region? Why might the author give this information?

10. Describe the author's relationship with Jack. What does this reveal about the author?

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