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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September 23-26 The Garden, September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack, October 1 The Foliage, October 3 The Rendevous, October 6 Cherry Hill Drive, October 7 Housemates, October 8 Moose, October 10 Home Chores, October 11-13, Flying Samaras and Consciousness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the section "Flying Samaras and Consciousness," the author writes about the little rotary seeds of the ____________ tree known as samaras.
(a) Maple.
(b) Oak.
(c) Poplar.
(d) Pine.

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

3. What is "September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack" about?
(a) The author's daily routines and his daily runs.
(b) The author's maple syrup-making routine.
(c) The author's interest in squirrels.
(d) The author's desire for sugar.

4. During the author's run, what does he notice?
(a) The leaves have begun to change color.
(b) The first apple leaves starting to fall.
(c) Snow starting to fall.
(d) Several deer in a field.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When farming begins to spread farther west, the land reverts from farmland to ________.

4. When they first arrive at the cabin, who depends on the author for his food and his companionship?

5. In "September 23-26 The Garden," what does the author find after waking up one morning?

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