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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. Why do the squirrels, in particular, fascinate the author?
(a) They are very mean.
(b) They are very curious.
(c) They try so hard to stay hidden.
(d) They are very loud.

2. The author smells a scent that triggers a memory of a childhood evening with whom?
(a) His mother.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His aunt.

3. The author cooks mice for the students. How do they feel about eating mouse?
(a) They are annoyed by it.
(b) They are disgusted by it.
(c) They enjoy it.
(d) They are made ill by it.

4. On what does the author base his conclusions?
(a) On previously discovered scientific evidence.
(b) On his observations.
(c) On his experiments.
(d) On his assumptions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. How does the author think the clearing will look in the end, even though his style of harvesting trees could be considered sloppy?

4. The two men catch up on what has been going on in the area, including _____________ protest of a logging operation.

5. The author observes what in the section "The Moon"?

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