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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. The birds start when it is still dark and the singing picks up with the increasing __________.
(a) Darkness.
(b) Light.
(c) Warmth.
(d) Sound.

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

3. In the section "June 12 Early Harvests," the author continues felling trees and splitting wood for __________.
(a) Building a barn.
(b) His winter fires.
(c) Building an outhouse.
(d) Adding onto his cabin.

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

5. What does the section "August 4 Wanderers" describe?
(a) A heavy rain and the animals who depend on that moisture.
(b) The animals that wander the forest.
(c) The author wandering in the woods.
(d) A powerful storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Late Summer Ramblings," the author writes about the changing of the seasons and the life cycle of ________.

2. What comes out in the early evening, closely followed by several types of songbirds?

3. In "Jack," what details are given about the author?

4. In "September 13," how many miles does the author run as he observes caterpillars, ravens, and flies along the way?

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

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