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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 another very detailed dream, he is looking for a place to rest but is suddenly swept away by ______________ elephants.
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Gentle.
(c) Graceful.
(d) Menacing.

2. What surprises the author about the firefly larva which he finds on his way to the cabin?
(a) It is nothing like the adult.
(b) It is glowing just like the adult.
(c) It is the same size as the adult.
(d) It is identical to the adult.

3. Does the dear show fear?
(a) Yes, a little.
(b) Yes, but very little.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, a great deal.

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

5. When the author goes for a walk in his snowshoes, what does he observe?
(a) The tracks of many different animals.
(b) The tracks of ravens.
(c) The tracks of bears.
(d) The tracks of deer.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes he may be wanted as __________ in "The Spiker."

2. In "April 8," what does the author check out on a dairy farm?

3. In "January 31," the author must deal with extreme cold weather as well as the return of _______.

4. What does the author set out to do in "November 25 Connections"?

5. In "March 30 Cocoons," the author finds an old cocoon from _________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the author realize about the ravens in "December 23 Ravens"? How does this affect his behavior?

3. How important are these fishing expeditions for the author? Why?

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

5. What observations does the author make in "May 15 Weeds in Huckleberry Bog"? What might be the significance of this?

6. What does the author say in "Moss Watch"? Why might he study moss?

7. What is taking place in "March 13 Storm Warnings"? Why do the people act and feel this way?

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

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

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

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