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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. In "Late Summer Ramblings," the author writes about the changing of the seasons and the life cycle of ________.
(a) The moth.
(b) Man.
(c) The raven.
(d) The deer.

2. 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?
(a) He is very sore from chopping wood.
(b) His stove is efficient at cooking food but inefficient at heating his cabin.
(c) The wood is filled with insects.
(d) He is still in need of more wood.

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

4. After a few weeks, what does Jack learn to do on his own?
(a) Hunt.
(b) Swim.
(c) Eat.
(d) Fly.

5. After running in "September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack," how does the author feel?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Bored.
(c) Refreshed and energized.
(d) Tired and sore.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author think the clearing will look in the end, even though his style of harvesting trees could be considered sloppy?

2. On what does the author base his conclusions?

3. Why do the squirrels, in particular, fascinate the author?

4. Why does the author roll rocks under the foundation of his cabin?

5. The author has observed that the small cemeteries are full of the families who first came to the area and that the majority of gravestones belong to whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jack act like other ravens? How does the author predict this?

2. What takes place in "August 4 Wanderers"?

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

4. How might the author's annual rendezvous be important, especially this year?

5. What takes place in "The Time of Birdsong"? Why is this important to the author?

6. How is "October 26-30" an important chapter?

7. How is the author's sense of smell important to him?

8. What does the author learn about the life cycles of plants and animals in "The Urgency of Spring"?

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

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

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