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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. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?
(a) Against a car speedometer when held out the window.
(b) Against a wind gauge at an airport.
(c) Against a wind gauge at a forest station.
(d) Against a wind gauge at a high school science lab.

2. The best area for partridge in the Cache Lake country was said to have been around where?
(a) Jumping Sand Springs.
(b) Manitoupeepagee River.
(c) Porcupine Ridge.
(d) Faraway See Hill.

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

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

5. Jim constructed new furniture during the rainy season in April and provided a diagram to show how he built what?
(a) A birch and pine swing seat.
(b) An ash bookcase.
(c) An oak and woven cane chair.
(d) A split-log table and bench.

Short Answer Questions

1. Without a heavy pack, what was listed as the average speed one could hike on a good trail?

2. What was the Indian term for partridges?

3. A cold room in the ground was built of double board walls separated by 2"x4" uprights, and the space between filled with what substance?

4. Why were the wolves on the move in February?

5. Jim had observed too many woodsmen suffering from what, to know that one could not abuse one's stomach without paying a price?

(see the answer key)

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