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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "August 9-13 Some Berries," the author is in search of some _____________.
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Blackberries.
(c) Raspberries.
(d) Blueberries.

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

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

4. In "November 8-9 Jack?" the author observes a group of ravens that he has done what for?
(a) Set out food.
(b) Talked to.
(c) Saved.
(d) Built a nest.

5. "Scrap Lumber" describes the author's daily routine of ___________.
(a) Writing poetry.
(b) Sleeping late and watching the birds.
(c) Swimming in the pond and sun bathing.
(d) Cutting wood and avoiding the biting flies and mosquitoes.

6. Why do the squirrels, in particular, fascinate the author?
(a) They are very loud.
(b) They are very mean.
(c) They are very curious.
(d) They try so hard to stay hidden.

7. What does the author notice about the plants in the shade?
(a) They grow faster and always flower.
(b) They are lighter in color than those in sunlight.
(c) They are larger than those in sunlight.
(d) They grow slower and sometimes never flower.

8. Though the pair is hunting on election day, the author observes what?
(a) There are quite a few others out hunting instead of voting.
(b) It really has no meaning to them, so removed from the real world.
(c) He feels the need to vote.
(d) He wonders who he would have voted for.

9. What does Stuart win?
(a) A pumpkin.
(b) A pig.
(c) A painting.
(d) A horse.

10. What comes out in the early evening, closely followed by several types of songbirds?
(a) Bats.
(b) Swarms of flies.
(c) Swarms of mosquitoes.
(d) Deer.

11. The families have lived in the area since _________, and the author is a friend of the descendants of those first settlers.
(a) 1769.
(b) 1697.
(c) 1796.
(d) 1967.

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

13. Do they spot deer?
(a) Yes, but only a few.
(b) Yes, many.
(c) Yes, but only one.
(d) No.

14. The logging company uses dangerous ________________ to get rid of the trees.
(a) Felling tools.
(b) Large chainsaws.
(c) Small explosions..
(d) Poisonous sprays.

15. When little mice first start to join the author in his cabin, he thinks they are ___________.
(a) Scary.
(b) Cute.
(c) Disgusting.
(d) Annoying.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he climbs closer to a bog, he notices not just berries, but also the many _______________ that will later come into season.

2. What are the author and his son doing as the section "August 30" begins?

3. The author and his son plant a ______ oak near the cabin.

4. What does the author find for Jack to sleep on?

5. During the author's run, what does he notice?

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