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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through December 21, December 23 Ravens, December 25, 29 December Winter Ecology, January 5 Bog Trip, January 6 A Discussion, Excursions, January 13, January 20 Coyotes, January 25 Sweet and Sour Grubs, The Spiker, January 31, February 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The families have lived in the area since _________, and the author is a friend of the descendants of those first settlers.
(a) 1697.
(b) 1796.
(c) 1769.
(d) 1967.

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

3. In "Jack," what details are given about the author?
(a) The author's relationship with his son.
(b) The author's relationship with the raven he captured when it was a baby.
(c) The author's relationship with a young deer.
(d) The author's relationship with his neighbor.

4. "Beginnings" deals with the author's goals for the _________ he will spend in the cabin.
(a) Six months.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Year.

5. The author visits his son's school in __________________.
(a) "December 11."
(b) "December 9."
(c) "December 10."
(d) "December 8."

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the students who arrive in "December 29 Winter Ecology" from?

2. Does the dear show fear?

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

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

5. The author notes how perceptive the ravens are to _____________.

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