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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 21, April 28, April 28 Free Search, May 2, May 4 Smelting, May 6 Metamorphosis, May 7, May 14 Fishing, May 15 Weeds in Huckleberry Bog, May 24 Graduation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. In "Trees," the author writes about using trees as _______.
(a) Energy.
(b) A means of blocking the sun.
(c) Food.
(d) A source of paper.

4. On what does the author base his conclusions?
(a) On his experiments.
(b) On his assumptions.
(c) On his observations.
(d) On previously discovered scientific evidence.

5. The author smells a scent that triggers a memory of a childhood evening with whom?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The author cooks mice for the students. How do they feel about eating mouse?

4. What have many forest creatures invaded in "October 7 Housemates"?

5. What caused the animals in the region to change?

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