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

2. The Indian paddle stroke Chief Tibeash used was short, began at the waist, and ended with a thrust from what point?
(a) The cross arm.
(b) The shoulders.
(c) The wrists.
(d) The biceps.

3. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?
(a) Against a wind gauge at a high school science lab.
(b) Against a wind gauge at an airport.
(c) Against a car speedometer when held out the window.
(d) Against a wind gauge at a forest station.

4. Jim chose what site on Cache Lake for his cabin?
(a) An island.
(b) A knoll.
(c) A meadow.
(d) An inlet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What birds were seen as they first flew up and struck weed tops, and then settled and fed on seeds that fell in the snow?

2. The Indians in the north country referred to January as Kushapawasticanum o Pesim which meant what?

3. What was suggested as one way of getting ahead when one worked through new wood?

4. What is viewed "only in terms of useless effort for which there is nothing to show" by Indians?

5. What was used as a measuring wheel to construct a rough map?

(see the answer key)

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