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

2. Jim and Hank ventured to the dam located where each spring to determine how the beaver had fared the previous winter?
(a) On Otter Stream.
(b) On Beaver Tail Lake.
(c) To Knothole Lake.
(d) On Caterwaul Creek.

3. What mythological figure was January named after that had two faces so he could look ahead and behind simultaneously?
(a) Janes.
(b) Janus.
(c) Junos.
(d) Julian.

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

5. The stars on February nights were compared with sparkling jewels of what color on a black background?
(a) Silver.
(b) Pure white.
(c) Blue-white.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Great horned mother owls have nested in late February with the young beneath the mother's wings and covered in what color fuzz?

2. Beyond wire springs, a diagram of one way a leather camp bellows could be made indicated what might be used to keep them expanded?

3. Diagrams and discussion reflected which four tools as those essential for wood-carving?

4. What was described as a good way to store fish in the winter?

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

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