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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. 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.

2. What is the thing that surprises the author the most?
(a) Most of the birds have left.
(b) He has adjusted to living in his cabin.
(c) The vibrant colors of the fall leaves.
(d) Most of the leaves have fallen off the ash tree.

3. During a ________, the author notices that most of the trees turn from green to yellow.
(a) Walk.
(b) Run.
(c) Bike ride.
(d) Hike.

4. What does "Adams Hill" describe?
(a) The land around the cabin and the family who first settled in the area.
(b) A local cemetery.
(c) A favorite sledding hill.
(d) The author's family.

5. "The Urgency of Spring" is the story of what?
(a) How plants and animals reproduce and die.
(b) How the woods is in need of spring's warmth.
(c) How the author is desperately in need of spring.
(d) How plants and animals cannot wait for spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. "October 3 The Annual Rendezvous" is about __________________.

2. What does Stuart win?

3. In the section "October 6 Cherry Hill Drive", the author drives to a clearing that has been logged ______________ before.

4. What is "October 10 Home Chores" about?

5. When they first arrive at the cabin, who depends on the author for his food and his companionship?

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