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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. When they first arrive at the cabin, who depends on the author for his food and his companionship?
(a) The neighbor.
(b) The raven.
(c) The deer.
(d) The son.

2. During his daily_______, the author sees a web of many tiny caterpillars all flashing together in unison from side to side.
(a) Run.
(b) Bike ride.
(c) Hike.
(d) Walk.

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

4. The author observes what in the section "The Moon"?
(a) The sun.
(b) The stars.
(c) The moon.
(d) The night sky.

5. In "Jack," what details are given about the author?
(a) The author's relationship with his son.
(b) The author's relationship with a young deer.
(c) The author's relationship with the raven he captured when it was a baby.
(d) The author's relationship with his neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Adams Hill" describe?

2. The author writes about the delicate relationship between _________.

3. In the section "September 20 Clearcuts," the author observes some wasps. This makes him think back to _____________.

4. In "Burning Wood," the author writes that he is happy he has cut down so much wood, and it has given him a feeling of accomplishment. Nevertheless, what is he annoyed about?

5. The author watches in fascination as _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the author's traveling companion. Why might he want this companion?

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

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

4. How are trees a good source of energy? What can the reader learn from this?

5. What does the author notice in "October 6 Cherry HIll Drive"? Why might this be important?

6. Describe the author's relationship with Jack. What does this reveal about the author?

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

8. How is the author like Jack? Why?

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

10. How does "August 9-13 Some Berries" lead to a reflection of the author's childhood?

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