This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cows, Early February, March 13 Storm Warnings, March 14 Storm, March 14 After the Storm, March 16, Spring, March 20-21 First Tappers, March 23, March 25 Birch Seeds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After thinking about some bizarre encounters that he recently had with the logging company, what does the author decide?
(a) They must be watching him.
(b) He wants to be an eco-terrorist.
(c) The logging company is dangerous.
(d) They must trust him.

2. The author notes more evidence of the seasons changing in "August 14 Whispers of Fall." Who comes for a visit?
(a) The author's son Stuart, his daughter Erica, and two friends.
(b) The author's wife.
(c) The author's son Stuart and his daughter Erica.
(d) The author's daughter Erica.

3. Though the weather is still cold in "March 16," the author can see the tracks and furrows of many animals. What does he search for as the sun comes out?
(a) Raven's nests.
(b) Bald eagle's nests.
(c) Kinglet's nests.
(d) Robin's nests.

4. The author is intrigued that the grubs don't seem affected by __________.
(a) His smell.
(b) The extreme cold.
(c) Loud noises.
(d) His touching them.

5. The author reflects in "October 14 To Find Small Caterpillars" that he is much like whom?
(a) His son.
(b) Jack.
(c) His wife.
(d) HIs father.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "December 12 Rump Steak," the author discovers that the steak that he thought a friendly neighbor left him to enjoy through the winter was actually what?

2. In "September 13," how many miles does the author run as he observes caterpillars, ravens, and flies along the way?

3. When little mice first start to join the author in his cabin, he thinks they are ___________.

4. What does the author believe is responsible for our changing seasons today?

5. The author decides to make maple syrup with whom?

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