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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 author decides to make maple syrup with whom?
(a) His wife.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His students.
(d) His son.

2. Where does the author take a trip to in "May 2"?
(a) To New York City.
(b) To town.
(c) To Vermont.
(d) To Bog Stream.

3. In "January 6 A Discussion," what does the author notice that he might be a little odd for doing?
(a) Teaching in his cabin.
(b) Hunting for his food.
(c) Living in the woods alone.
(d) Hauling around road kill in the back of his pick up truck.

4. In "March 30 Cocoons," the author finds an old cocoon from _________.
(a) A fly.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) A moth.
(d) A beetle.

5. In the stump of an old __________ the author finds many wide, deep grub holes.
(a) Maple.
(b) Poplar.
(c) Oak.
(d) Pine.

Short Answer Questions

1. On December 9, the author returns to his cabin in the woods just in time for what event?

2. In "April 21," the author and Stuart, his son, take ___________.

3. The author is intrigued that the grubs don't seem affected by __________.

4. The author stumbles upon _________ moose.

5. In "Excursions," the author and one of his students pull up samples of insects from ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the snow storm. How does it affect the author?

2. What does the author think of himself and his students in comparison to other people? Do you agree? Why or why not?

3. Describe the author's dreams in "April 2 Dreams." What might these mean?

4. What takes place in "Cows"? What is your reaction to this? Why?

5. What takes place in "Early February"? What is your reaction to this? Why?

6. What is the most important aspect of hunting for the author? Why?

7. What does the author notice about the squirrels in "March 20-21"? What are your thoughts regarding the squirrels' behavior?

8. What is taking place in "March 13 Storm Warnings"? Why do the people act and feel this way?

9. How does the author deal with his "cabin fever"?

10. What does the author realize about the ravens in "December 23 Ravens"? How does this affect his behavior?

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