This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 15 Moss Watch, November 25 Connections, November 28 More Flies, December 3, December 4, December 8, December 9 The Lunar Eclipse, December 11 Wind, December 12 Rump Steak and Roadkills, December 13, December 15 You Can Never Go Back, December 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author watches in fascination as _______________.
(a) Chefs make several types of pies for the visitors to try.
(b) An artist paints his portrait.
(c) Teams of horses and oxen pull heavy loads for a large crowd of spectators.
(d) The horses compete in dressage.

2. After running in "September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack," how does the author feel?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Bored.
(c) Tired and sore.
(d) Refreshed and energized.

3. One raven flies close to the author, circles away, and then comes back. At this point, what is the author wondering about?
(a) If it is curious about him.
(b) If the raven is scared of him.
(c) If the raven does not like him.
(d) If it is his friend Jack.

4. The author also writes about the miniature plants left over from _________that make their homes close to the ground?
(a) Previous ice ages.
(b) The previous owner of the cabin.
(c) A couple of centuries ago.
(d) Previous generations of settlers.

5. Why does the author roll rocks under the foundation of his cabin?
(a) To help keep it dry.
(b) To keep the animals out.
(c) To make it more attractive.
(d) To winterize it.