This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cows, Early February, March 13 Storm Warnings, March 14 Storm, March 14 After the Storm, March 16, Spring, March 20-21 First Tappers, March 23, March 25 Birch Seeds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the section "August 4 Wanderers" describe?
(a) A powerful storm.
(b) The animals that wander the forest.
(c) A heavy rain and the animals who depend on that moisture.
(d) The author wandering in the woods.

2. What does the author reflect on as he gathers bunches of berries?
(a) Earlier times in his childhood.
(b) His son.
(c) Earlier months of his stay in the cabin.
(d) His marriage.

3. In "March 20-21 First Tappers," what does the author notice about the squirrels?
(a) They look confused.
(b) Strange behavior.
(c) They look ill.
(d) They are very fat.

4. How does the author act with the townspeople?
(a) He is pleasant.
(b) He teases them.
(c) He jokes around with them.
(d) He ignores them.

5. The author observes what in the section "The Moon"?
(a) The moon.
(b) The stars.
(c) The sun.
(d) The night sky.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Burning Wood," the author writes that he is happy he has cut down so much wood, and it has given him a feeling of accomplishment. Nevertheless, what is he annoyed about?

2. Why do the squirrels, in particular, fascinate the author?

3. The author watches in fascination as _______________.

4. In "March 14 Storm" what is the author beginning to feel?

5. For what sound does the author still listen intently?

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