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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 trees that now populate the region are the trees of __________.
(a) A more populated region.
(b) A cooler climate.
(c) Those planted by man.
(d) A warmer, temperate climate.

2. What does the author awaken to on his first morning?
(a) The many different birdcalls.
(b) Frogs croaking.
(c) The sound of cars.
(d) Quiet.

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

4. The author has another run on "September 18" - this time running a length of __________ miles.
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Forty.

5. "The Time of Birdsong" describes the author's all-day observations of __________.
(a) The birds he has captured in a cage.
(b) The song and calls of the larks by his window.
(c) The ravens.
(d) The different calls and songs of the birds in the area.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. "Beginnings" deals with the author's goals for the _________ he will spend in the cabin.

5. After the author runs, how does he feel?

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