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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he climbs closer to a bog, he notices not just berries, but also the many _______________ that will later come into season.
(a) Huckleberries and holly.
(b) Cranberries and figs.
(c) Cranberries and holly.
(d) Huckleberries and figs.

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

3. Why does the author roll rocks under the foundation of his cabin?
(a) To make it more attractive.
(b) To winterize it.
(c) To keep the animals out.
(d) To help keep it dry.

4. The author observes a pair of swallows in a nest by his cabin and how quickly they move on with their lives when ____________.
(a) They are injured while protecting their nest.
(b) Their nest is destroyed.
(c) Their eggs hatch.
(d) Their baby birds are killed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Habits and Hunts," what has the author given up?

3. "Scrap Lumber" describes the author's daily routine of ___________.

4. Where do the author and his son go In "Early September"?

5. In the section "Scents and Sounds," to what does the author listen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author feel about his housemates in "October 7 Housemates"? Why?

2. What takes place in "September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack"?

3. Why does chopping wood make the author happy? What does this reveal about him?

4. What does the author learn about living simply in his first two months?

5. What is the geologic history of the region? Why might the author give this information?

6. How is the author like Jack? Why?

7. What do the author and his son do together in "Early September"? What does this reveal about them?

8. Describe the author's first morning in the cabin. What can be predicted regarding his stay in this cabin based on this information?

9. What is the purpose of "Beginnings"?

10. Describe "October 1 The Foliage." How is "October 1 The Foliage" an important chapter?

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