View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 14 To Find Small Caterpillars, Burning Wood, Scents and Sounds, Trees, October 26-30, Election Time, November 8-9 Jack?, The Moon, Habits and Hunts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author believe is responsible for our changing seasons today?
(a) The fission theory.
(b) The coalescing of gas and dust in the creation of the moon.
(c) A collision long ago.
(d) The moon being an asteroid.

2. In "Habits and Hunts," what has the author given up?
(a) Brushing his teeth.
(b) Shaving.
(c) Combing his hair.
(d) Eating.

3. The author writes about the delicate relationship between _________.
(a) The Earth and the moon.
(b) The Earth and the stars.
(c) The Earth and the sun.
(d) The Earth and the rest of the solar system.

4. In the section "September 23-26 The Garden," the author observes what about the green beans and squash he planted?
(a) They failed to fruit.
(b) They died.
(c) They grew fruit.
(d) They are very large and colorful.

5. The author observes what in the section "The Moon"?
(a) The moon.
(b) The stars.
(c) The night sky.
(d) The sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author notes more evidence of the seasons changing in "August 14 Whispers of Fall." Who comes for a visit?

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

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

4. Why do the squirrels, in particular, fascinate the author?

5. The logging company uses dangerous ________________ to get rid of the trees.

(see the answer key)

This section contains 282 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample