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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. Jim related the story of a man who fed, tamed, and finally broke to harness a calf bull moose that pulled his what?
(a) Sleigh.
(b) Wagon.
(c) Cart.
(d) Buggy.

2. What were noted as the keys to surviving in the wilderness, finding one's way about, and avoiding possible dangers?
(a) Always bring a compass and extra food.
(b) Observing things closely and watching the sun.
(c) Common sense and observing everything closely.
(d) Learn from those before you and simply apply the lessons.

3. Jim described how he made a bread knife from what type of blade?
(a) A hacksaw.
(b) A coping saw.
(c) A bandsaw.
(d) A bucksaw.

4. March was the start of the transition into the spring season, one sign of which was what?
(a) Deciduous trees began to shed leaves to make way for new buds.
(b) First geese as they began to fly north.
(c) Stormy weather that came in like a lamb and went out as a lion.
(d) Red squirrels that chattered from the maple tops.

5. It was noted that when one worked hard in the woods, it brought with it a natural craving for what taste preference?
(a) Bitter.
(b) Sweet.
(c) Sour.
(d) Salt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was suggested as the first step to dry moccasins?

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

3. What was described as the greatest mistake a man could make leaving camp without doing?

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

5. How did Hank arrive at Cache Lake?

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