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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author notes how perceptive the ravens are to _____________.

2. In this section, whom does the farmer meet with at the cabin?

3. In "April 28 Free Search," the author goes on a nature walk _______________.

4. In "Excursions," what creatures are endangered because of high quantities of mercury and PCB in the water?

5. In what chapter does it rain all day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "April 20." Is the author's life a simple one? Why or why not?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does he author say about his favorite season? Why might he feel this way?

8. What does the author say in "Moss Watch"? Why might he study moss?

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

10. What takes place in "April 4 Returns"? Describe the author's attitude at this time.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At several points in the book, the author describes and discusses various memories.

Part 1) What are these memories? What leads him to describe and discuss these memories? What does he say about these memories? How do they pertain to his life now?

Part 2) What are some of your most vivid memories? What are the triggers for these memories? Why? How do these memories compare to reality? Are these accurate memories? Why or why not?

Part 3) How are memories important to people around the world? What role does memory play in one's culture? What can memories reveal about the one to whom they belong?

Essay Topic 2

The author is sick of celebrating Christmas in the traditional American way.

Part 1) How has he come to this conclusion? Why might he feel this way? Might these feelings change again? Why or why not?

Part 2) How might he want to celebrate Christmas? Why might he want to celebrate it in this way? How might it reflect his lifestyle since he has lived in the cabin in the Maine woods?

Part 3) How do you celebrate holidays? Do you celebrate in a traditionally American way? Why or why not? Would you change the way you celebrate? If so, how would you change and why would you change? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

The author studies life cycles.

Part 1) Describe the life cycles the author studies. What does he learn about them? Why does he study them? How are they connected to other things he studies while living in the Maine woods?

Part 2) How is this book, as a whole, a study of life cycles? Describe the author's life cycle at this point. What might his life be like once he leaves the woods? Why?

Part 3) What have you learned about life and life cycles because of this book? How is this new information important in your life? What can you do with this new information?

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