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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 author notes more evidence of the seasons changing in "August 14 Whispers of Fall." Who comes for a visit?
(a) The author's wife.
(b) The author's son Stuart, his daughter Erica, and two friends.
(c) The author's daughter Erica.
(d) The author's son Stuart and his daughter Erica.

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

3. What does the author reflect on as he gathers bunches of berries?
(a) His son.
(b) Earlier times in his childhood.
(c) Earlier months of his stay in the cabin.
(d) His marriage.

4. What is "October 10 Home Chores" about?
(a) The author's chores.
(b) The author's peculiar style of living in the cabin.
(c) The author's family.
(d) The author's records of his experiences.

5. The author and a friend who comes to visit one evening make a ___________ cobbler and dance in the moonlight.
(a) Strawberry.
(b) Raspberry.
(c) Blueberry.
(d) Blackberry.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author watches in fascination as _______________.

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?

3. What does the section "August 4 Wanderers" describe?

4. After running in "September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack," how does the author feel?

5. What is "September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack" about?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What takes place in "August 14 Whispers of Fall"?

3. How is the logging business important to the people of this region?

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

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

6. What does the author notice about the wasp and caterpillars?

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

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

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

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

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