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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 was served at the January picnic under the big spruce?
(a) Venison steaks, onion rings, potatoes, and biscuits.
(b) Broiled fish, green beans, dumplings, and pie.
(c) Turkey, carrots, salad, and cornbread.
(d) Bear steaks, squash, sweet potatoes, and rolls.

2. Jim chose what site on Cache Lake for his cabin?
(a) A knoll.
(b) A meadow.
(c) An island.
(d) An inlet.

3. What was the term used when the early morning mist that hung over the lake was referred to?
(a) "Translucent silk."
(b) "Spiderweb."
(c) "Phantom fog."
(d) "Ghosts' breath."

4. When the sap was running freely, how many gallons were obtained per day from a good tree?
(a) 1 to 2.
(b) 3 to 4.
(c) 2 to 3.
(d) Up to 1.

5. Jim noted many changes in the ways the Indians lived during the 30 years he had known them, except that most still did what?
(a) Wore moccasins year-round.
(b) Used hand-made cutting instruments.
(c) Maintained respect for all things in nature.
(d) Clung to birch bark canoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of rivets did Hank use when he made a new sheath for his hunting knife?

2. For sleeping in the open during winter, it was stated there was nothing to equal what kind of a robe?

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

4. The man who tamed the moose to pull him around came into town on Saturday nights and tied up, then smoked what as people stared?

5. Mal de raquette was another term for what?

(see the answer key)

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