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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 finds a female _______________ near his cabin and follows her on her search for food.
(a) Squirrel.
(b) Hummingbird.
(c) Bumblebee.
(d) Frog.

2. The author visits his son's school in __________________.
(a) "December 10."
(b) "December 9."
(c) "December 8."
(d) "December 11."

3. Now that the leaves have fallen, what can the author do?
(a) Go deer hunting.
(b) Go skiing.
(c) See for long distances and observe more of the natural world.
(d) Take a break from watching nature.

4. On the way back to the car, what does the author find?
(a) Animal tracks.
(b) Many mice.
(c) A moose and many tiny spiders.
(d) A deer and flies.

5. The trees that now populate the region are the trees of __________.
(a) A more populated region.
(b) A warmer, temperate climate.
(c) Those planted by man.
(d) A cooler climate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Excursions," what creatures are endangered because of high quantities of mercury and PCB in the water?

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

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

4. Giant piles of gravel, steep ridges, and ponds are all evidence of ___________.

5. In what chapter does the author note how many activities and responsibilities he has taken on?

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