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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August 4 Wanderers, August 6 Late Summer Ramblings, August 9-13 Some Berries, August 14 Whispers of Fall, August 30, Early September, September 13, September 18, September 20 Clearcuts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Giant piles of gravel, steep ridges, and ponds are all evidence of ___________.
(a) The last tornado.
(b) The last meteor shower.
(c) The last earthquake.
(d) The last glacier.

2. The logging company uses dangerous ________________ to get rid of the trees.
(a) Felling tools.
(b) Poisonous sprays.
(c) Large chainsaws.
(d) Small explosions..

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

4. When they first arrive at the cabin, who depends on the author for his food and his companionship?
(a) The raven.
(b) The neighbor.
(c) The deer.
(d) The son.

5. Where do the author and his son go In "Early September"?
(a) The state fair.
(b) The county fair.
(c) The art fair.
(d) The farmer's market.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the section "Time," the author realizes that he has spent over _________ months in the cabin.

2. What does Stuart win?

3. "The Time of Birdsong" describes the author's all-day observations of __________.

4. When Europeans arrive, why do they clear the land?

5. Eventually, what does Jack do?

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