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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. How does the sample surprise the author?
(a) How dirty the water was.
(b) How much pollution accompanied those organisms.
(c) How much life is down there.
(d) How many dangerous organisms live there.

2. The author believes he may be wanted as __________ in "The Spiker."
(a) A terrorist.
(b) A mass murderer.
(c) A thief.
(d) An eco-terrorist.

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

4. As the author cuts wood for the winter, he notices areas he cleared only a few years before are covered with __________.
(a) Saplings.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Shrubs.
(d) Moss.

5. What is "October 10 Home Chores" about?
(a) The author's family.
(b) The author's peculiar style of living in the cabin.
(c) The author's chores.
(d) The author's records of his experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the author and his son go In "Early September"?

2. Where can moss grow?

3. In "Burning Wood," the author writes that he is happy he has cut down so much wood, and it has given him a feeling of accomplishment. Nevertheless, what is he annoyed about?

4. What is the thing that surprises the author the most?

5. The author is intrigued that the grubs don't seem affected by __________.

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