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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, July, The Moose Are in the Lakes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the easiest route to follow in the north country during the winter?
(a) The trails.
(b) The ridge lines.
(c) The waterways.
(d) The shorelines.

2. Why were the wolves on the move in February?
(a) Dry snow made prey harder to track.
(b) Deep snow made prey harder to get.
(c) Deep snow made prey easier to get.
(d) Wet snow made prey easier to track.

3. How many different ways to construct a candle lantern from a can were diagrammed?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

4. Cree Indians viewed the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) as the Great Bear constellation, and the three stars in the handle as what?
(a) Beehives.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Paw tracks.
(d) Cubs.

5. It was noted that tree swallows ate what else beyond insects as few other swallows did?
(a) Nuts.
(b) Tadpoles.
(c) Berries.
(d) Minnows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim saw what animals as they escaped not far ahead of a forest fire as it approached a lake he had sought for refuge?

2. Why did the cold in the north country not feel as uncomfortable as that further south if the right clothes were worn?

3. Jim's grandfather, a seafaring man, frequently related that those who ventured out without what in their boats were foolish?

4. The stars on February nights were compared with sparkling jewels of what color on a black background?

5. What was the Indian term for partridges?

(see the answer key)

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