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

2. In "August 9-13 Some Berries," the author is in search of some _____________.
(a) Blueberries.
(b) Raspberries.
(c) Blackberries.
(d) Strawberries.

3. What does "Adams Hill" describe?
(a) A local cemetery.
(b) The author's family.
(c) The land around the cabin and the family who first settled in the area.
(d) A favorite sledding hill.

4. In "September 13," how many miles does the author run as he observes caterpillars, ravens, and flies along the way?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

5. In the section "Time," the author realizes that he has spent over _________ months in the cabin.
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the author's run, what does he notice?

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

3. "The Urgency of Spring" is the story of what?

4. "Scrap Lumber" describes the author's daily routine of ___________.

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

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