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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. Now that the leaves have fallen, what can the author do?
(a) Take a break from watching nature.
(b) See for long distances and observe more of the natural world.
(c) Go deer hunting.
(d) Go skiing.

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

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

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

5. In "September 23-26 The Garden," what does the author find after waking up one morning?
(a) The first frost has hit, killing all his remaining vegetables.
(b) A black bear is outside the cabin.
(c) The animals have eaten his remaining vegetables.
(d) His vegetables have all flowered.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the section "August 4 Wanderers" describe?

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