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

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

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

4. In "October 1 The Foliage," what happens for the first time?
(a) The forest is quiet.
(b) The author becomes bored.
(c) It rains.
(d) The snow falls.

5. Why does the author roll rocks under the foundation of his cabin?
(a) To help keep it dry.
(b) To make it more attractive.
(c) To winterize it.
(d) To keep the animals out.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author spends Christmas with whom in "December 25"?

2. In "Late Summer Ramblings," the author writes about the changing of the seasons and the life cycle of ________.

3. The author has another run on "September 18" - this time running a length of __________ miles.

4. Why did the author have an easy time seeing the tracks of various animals?

5. What holiday is "February 2"?

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