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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. As he climbs closer to a bog, he notices not just berries, but also the many _______________ that will later come into season.
(a) Cranberries and holly.
(b) Huckleberries and holly.
(c) Huckleberries and figs.
(d) Cranberries and figs.

2. Even though the author has not killed a deer or even fired a shot, why does he declare it a successful season?
(a) He has observed all kinds of animals he may never have encountered if he was not hunting.
(b) He enjoyed spending time with his nephew.
(c) He did not want to kill any deer.
(d) He liked being outside.

3. What caused the animals in the region to change?
(a) The change in the landscape.
(b) The coming of man.
(c) The change in the food supply.
(d) The changing climate.

4. The author spends Christmas with whom in "December 25"?
(a) The squirrels.
(b) His neighbors.
(c) The ravens.
(d) His family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the section "September 20 Clearcuts," the author observes some wasps. This makes him think back to _____________.

2. For how many days does the intensive class which the author teaches every winter at his cabin last?

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

4. On what does the author base his conclusions?

5. Eventually, what does Jack do?

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