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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 "December 12 Rump Steak," the author discovers that the steak that he thought a friendly neighbor left him to enjoy through the winter was actually what?
(a) Meant for his dogs.
(b) Meant for his birthday.
(c) Meant for the coyotes.
(d) Spoiled meat meant for his ravens.

2. What does the author see the squirrels licking?
(a) The snow.
(b) All the maple trees.
(c) Their fur.
(d) Some select maple trees.

3. In "November 28 More Flies," how does the the author attempt to rid his cabin of flies?
(a) He sprays them with poison.
(b) He hits them with a fly swatter.
(c) He sucks them up in the dustbuster.
(d) He steps on them.

4. In this section, whom does the farmer meet with at the cabin?
(a) The lumber company.
(b) The dairy farmer.
(c) A local farmer.
(d) His neighbor.

5. In what chapter does the author note how many activities and responsibilities he has taken on?
(a) "April 1."
(b) "April 20."
(c) "April 11."
(d) "April 2."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mood of the people as they stock up for a big storm in "March 13 Storm Warnings"?

2. What does the author get from a farm for his ravens?

3. In "December 4," the author decides to make the trip ________.

4. What happens when the author comes down from the tree and onto the ground?

5. What holiday is "February 2"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does he author say about his favorite season? Why might he feel this way?

2. What does the author notice about the squirrels in "March 20-21"? What are your thoughts regarding the squirrels' behavior?

3. How does the author feel about celebrating Christmas? Why might he feel this way?

4. What takes place in "January 5 Bog Trip"? How might this affect the students?

5. Describe the author's dreams in "April 2 Dreams." What might these mean?

6. Describe the snow storm. How does it affect the author?

7. Describe the author's walk in "April 28 Free Search." Why does he do this?

8. What takes place in "Cows"? What is your reaction to this? Why?

9. How does the book come to an end? After a year of living in the woods, how does the author feel about his life there? Why?

10. Describe "April 20." Is the author's life a simple one? Why or why not?

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