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

2. Mal de raquette was another term for what?
(a) Sprained ankle.
(b) Snow ski pain.
(c) Snowshoe lameness.
(d) Frostbite of the foot.

3. What did the term "cache" mean?
(a) A canoe made from tree branches, bark, and gum.
(b) A hidden storage place for provisions.
(c) A semi-permanent encampment.
(d) A magnetized piece of metal serving as a compass.

4. Along the edge of Cache Lake to the south grew alder side by side with fish-net willows and what else?
(a) Wild strawberries.
(b) High bush cranberries.
(c) Low vine raspberries.
(d) High bush blueberries.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What were snow goggles?

2. The Cache Lake country was a land of what type of terrain?

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

4. How did Hank arrive at Cache Lake?

5. Indians in the north country believed what had a spirit?

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