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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, January, Long Nights and Deep Snows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were noted as the keys to surviving in the wilderness, finding one's way about, and avoiding possible dangers?
(a) Common sense and observing everything closely.
(b) Always bring a compass and extra food.
(c) Learn from those before you and simply apply the lessons.
(d) Observing things closely and watching the sun.

2. The Cache Lake country was a land of what type of terrain?
(a) Wooded mountains, most of them low, with many lakes and streams.
(b) Rolling hills, none of them very high, with many lakes and streams.
(c) Rocky mountains, most of them low, with sporadic lakes and streams.
(d) Rolling hills, many of them very high, with sporadic lakes and few streams.

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

4. Without a heavy pack, what was listed as the average speed one could hike on a good trail?
(a) From 2.5 to 3 miles per hour.
(b) From 2 to 2.5 miles per hour.
(c) From 3 to 3.5 miles per hour.
(d) From 1.5 to 2 miles per hour.

5. What was used as a measuring wheel to construct a rough map?
(a) A front wheel and fork of an adult bicycle.
(b) A buggy wheel set between a sapling's forks.
(c) A wheel barrow minus the tub and rear support legs.
(d) A barrel hoop set between a sapling's forks.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Indian paddle stroke Chief Tibeash used was short, began at the waist, and ended with a thrust from what point?

2. What did Jim relate was the reason it had been difficult to find Chief Tibeash despite his many efforts?

3. How long was it from the time Jim initially happened upon Cache Lake until he first returned?

4. Describe the appearance of Chief Tibeash?

5. What time of year was it when Jim first came upon Cache Lake?

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