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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 notes how perceptive the ravens are to _____________.
(a) Sounds.
(b) Smells.
(c) Appearances.
(d) Tastes.

2. The author observes a pair of swallows in a nest by his cabin and how quickly they move on with their lives when ____________.
(a) Their baby birds are killed.
(b) They are injured while protecting their nest.
(c) Their nest is destroyed.
(d) Their eggs hatch.

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

4. In "November 28 More Flies," how does the the author attempt to rid his cabin of flies?
(a) He sucks them up in the dustbuster.
(b) He hits them with a fly swatter.
(c) He steps on them.
(d) He sprays them with poison.

5. What are the author and his son doing as the section "August 30" begins?
(a) Picking blackberries.
(b) Hiking.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Excursions," the author and one of his students pull up samples of insects from ________.

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

3. What does the author reflect on as he gathers bunches of berries?

4. "The Traveling Companion" begins with the author's description of his journey to ___________.

5. On what does the author base his conclusions?

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