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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. For what purpose did Chief Tibeash fell dead trees when camping?
(a) For spirits as dead trees left standing brought rain and bad luck.
(b) For shelter as drier, standing dead trees repelled more moisture.
(c) For fires as standing dead trees were drier than timber on the ground.
(d) For camp perimeter as drier dead trees cracked louder and awakened.

2. Jim noted he always took along what item on long canoe trips?
(a) A tin of pine sap and tar for repairing holes.
(b) Several extra paddles of different lengths.
(c) A square of oiled balloon cloth for a sail.
(d) A leeboard to reduce drift to the leeward side.

3. Great horned mother owls have nested in late February with the young beneath the mother's wings and covered in what color fuzz?
(a) Cream.
(b) Pink.
(c) Brown.
(d) Snow white.

4. Jim's grandfather, a seafaring man, frequently related that those who ventured out without what in their boats were foolish?
(a) A handgun.
(b) A fresh water supply.
(c) A compass.
(d) A flashlight.

5. It was said that mosquito netting was too course to keep out what?
(a) Black flies.
(b) Beetles.
(c) Fireflies.
(d) Cockroaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Indians in the north country referred to January as Kushapawasticanum o Pesim which meant what?

2. A pair of canoes were sometimes lashed together how far apart with saplings across the stern and forward thwarts?

3. What was the easiest route to follow in the north country during the winter?

4. Jim named his new husky pup Tripper for what reasons?

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

(see the answer key)

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