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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. What caused the animals in the region to change?
(a) The coming of man.
(b) The change in the food supply.
(c) The change in the landscape.
(d) The changing climate.

2. "The Traveling Companion" begins with the author's description of his journey to ___________.
(a) The bog.
(b) His son's school.
(c) His son's home in Vermont.
(d) His cabin deep in the woods of Maine.

3. What does the author find for Jack to sleep on?
(a) A straw mattress.
(b) A wood pile.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A twin bed.

4. The author notices the trees and flowers blooming and climbs up into _______________ where he has built a lookout to observe the natural world.
(a) The loft of the barn.
(b) A red spruce tree.
(c) A hot air balloon.
(d) A poplar tree.

5. While the author is working on building the new outhouse, what must he make a trip into town to get?
(a) Some scrap lumber.
(b) A hammer.
(c) Some wood glue.
(d) Some nails.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the section "June 12 Early Harvests," the author continues felling trees and splitting wood for __________.

2. As he climbs closer to a bog, he notices not just berries, but also the many _______________ that will later come into season.

3. In the section "September 20 Clearcuts," the author observes some wasps. This makes him think back to _____________.

4. What does the author reflect on as he gathers bunches of berries?

5. Why does the author roll rocks under the foundation of his cabin?

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