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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. The birds start when it is still dark and the singing picks up with the increasing __________.
(a) Darkness.
(b) Light.
(c) Sound.
(d) Warmth.

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

3. What is the thing that surprises the author the most?
(a) Most of the leaves have fallen off the ash tree.
(b) He has adjusted to living in his cabin.
(c) The vibrant colors of the fall leaves.
(d) Most of the birds have left.

4. The author observes that single leaves __________ turn different colors.
(a) Do not.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Do.

5. In the section "Scents and Sounds," to what does the author listen?
(a) The sounds of the morning.
(b) The sounds of the night.
(c) The sounds of the afternoon.
(d) The sounds of the evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have many forest creatures invaded in "October 7 Housemates"?

2. After a few weeks, what does Jack learn to do on his own?

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

4. In the section "Time," the author realizes that he has spent over _________ months in the cabin.

5. Eventually, what does Jack do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Adam's Hill? What is the purpose of the information about Adam's Hill?

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

4. What takes place in "September 20 Clearcuts"?

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

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

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

8. What happens to the author's vegetables? How might he feel about this?

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

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

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