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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, August, Harvest of the Wilderness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was viewed as the biggest mistake individuals could make regarding their compasses?
(a) Place them on the ground.
(b) Set them on logs or stumps.
(c) Hold them too far away.
(d) To become suspicious of them.

2. What was Chief Tibeash searching for when he tested the water in a stream by periodically sticking his hand in?
(a) A sun sparkling pool.
(b) A murky stream.
(c) A cool pool.
(d) A spring hole.

3. Where was it noted the lightning bugs did not fly so much?
(a) Over rocky areas.
(b) Over the open water.
(c) In the open places.
(d) Along the shoreline.

4. What was served at the January picnic under the big spruce?
(a) Turkey, carrots, salad, and cornbread.
(b) Broiled fish, green beans, dumplings, and pie.
(c) Venison steaks, onion rings, potatoes, and biscuits.
(d) Bear steaks, squash, sweet potatoes, and rolls.

5. Why did the cold in the north country not feel as uncomfortable as that further south if the right clothes were worn?
(a) Below freezing the discomfort held steady if dry.
(b) Below freezing the discomfort held steady if damp.
(c) It was damper.
(d) It was drier.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Chief Tibeash planned a trip he would go and look at the grass just before he turned in at night for what reason?

2. What was Tripper given a piece of to chew on virtually endlessly?

3. Jim stated he one day hoped to glue together thin strips of white holly and dark wood into a block to carve a what?

4. What were noted as the keys to surviving in the wilderness, finding one's way about, and avoiding possible dangers?

5. It was noted that when one worked hard in the woods, it brought with it a natural craving for what taste preference?

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