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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. Why was it recommended to leave one's rifle outside the camp in freezing weather instead of bringing it in where it was warm?
(a) Quickly warmed cold metal could fire spontaneously.
(b) Quickly warmed cold metal sweats and chips upon returning outside.
(c) Quickly warmed cold metal sweats and cracks upon returning outside.
(d) Quickly warmed cold metal sweats and freezes upon returning outside.

2. Jim always had a spell of what that generally came on without warning toward the end of an April day?
(a) `"Roof patching party."
(b) "Seed-catalogue fever."
(c) "Pet raising raucous."
(d) "Firewood felling frenxy."

3. Although hard on the shoulders, how was it suggested paddles might be lashed for portaging a canoe?
(a) Centered perpendicular to the sides with handle ends on same side.
(b) Centered crisscross with handle ends on opposite sides.
(c) Parallel to the sides with handle ends in same direction,
(d) Parallel to the sides with handle ends in opposite direction.

4. What were noted as the keys to surviving in the wilderness, finding one's way about, and avoiding possible dangers?
(a) Always bring a compass and extra food.
(b) Learn from those before you and simply apply the lessons.
(c) Common sense and observing everything closely.
(d) Observing things closely and watching the sun.

5. Jim recommended which tool as the most valuable in the woods?
(a) Your axe.
(b) Your compass.
(c) Your knife.
(d) Your gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. The best area for partridge in the Cache Lake country was said to have been around where?

2. What was used as a measuring wheel to construct a rough map?

3. Jim noted the snow that remained in May beneath a shaggy spruce behind his cabin reminded him of what?

4. What lightweight metal was recommended for use inside a leather axe sheath to protect it and the blade?

5. For what purpose did Chief Tibeash fell dead trees when camping?

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