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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, March, Strong Winds in the Sugar Bush.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the term "cache" mean?
(a) A hidden storage place for provisions.
(b) A magnetized piece of metal serving as a compass.
(c) A canoe made from tree branches, bark, and gum.
(d) A semi-permanent encampment.

2. Jim had observed too many woodsmen suffering from what, to know that one could not abuse one's stomach without paying a price?
(a) "Gale in the gut."
(b) "Misery in the innards."
(c) "Bursting in the belly."
(d) "Storming in the stomach."

3. Cree Indians viewed the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) as the Great Bear constellation, and the three stars in the handle as what?
(a) Beehives.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Paw tracks.
(d) Cubs.

4. What was described as the greatest mistake a man could make leaving camp without doing?
(a) Taking matches and a knife.
(b) Taking one's compass and a knife.
(c) Telling friends the direction one was headed.
(d) Packing a full canteen of water.

5. Jim, who favored what particular bird types, together with Hank made specific styles of houses to attract those they liked?
(a) Always hummingbirds and usually swallows.
(b) Always chickadees and usually cardinals.
(c) Always white doves and usually robins.
(d) Always house wrens and usually bluebirds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was it recommended to leave one's rifle outside the camp in freezing weather instead of bringing it in where it was warm?

3. What did Jim relate was the reason it had been difficult to find Chief Tibeash despite his many efforts?

4. Jim recalled one Thanksgiving he shared with Chief Tibeash and Hank where what was the only thing wrong?

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

(see the answer key)

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