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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 is the mood of the people as they stock up for a big storm in "March 13 Storm Warnings"?
(a) Preoccupied.
(b) Great.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Angry.

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

3. Do they spot deer?
(a) Yes, but only one.
(b) Yes, many.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, but only a few.

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

5. The author has another run on "September 18" - this time running a length of __________ miles.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Forty.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does the author base his conclusions?

2. In the section "Election Time," the author's ______________ is visiting for a deer hunt.

3. After the author runs, how does he feel?

4. The author watches in fascination as _______________.

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

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