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

2. It was suggested that "butterflies seem to dress to suit" what?
(a) The time of day.
(b) The season.
(c) The temperature.
(d) The amount of sun.

3. If one did not have a compass, what was suggested one could use?
(a) The wind and sun.
(b) The wind and clouds.
(c) The clouds and rocks.
(d) The sun and rocks.

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

5. What was used as a measuring wheel to construct a rough map?
(a) A barrel hoop set between a sapling's forks.
(b) A wheel barrow minus the tub and rear support legs.
(c) A buggy wheel set between a sapling's forks.
(d) A front wheel and fork of an adult bicycle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Cree Indians viewed the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) as the Great Bear constellation, and the three stars in the handle as what?

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

4. Wolves were heard at Cache Lake in February, but not as much as at what other location?

5. Jim noted he always took along what item on long canoe trips?

(see the answer key)

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