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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 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) Learn from those before you and simply apply the lessons.
(d) Common sense and observing everything closely.

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

3. The remedy offered for metal that got so cold that it chipped was to heat it until it was dull red before it was plunged into what?
(a) A cold spring.
(b) A pail of tree sap.
(c) A bucket of packed snow.
(d) A can of oil.

4. After owls have gulped their food down whole and it has digested, what was the next step for bones and fur?
(a) It was spit out as paste to build nests.
(b) It was spit out in neat, rolled pellets.
(c) It was excreted in flight like other birds.
(d) It was spit out similar to a cat fur ball.

5. How long was it from the time Jim initially happened upon Cache Lake until he first returned?
(a) A week.
(b) Several years.
(c) A month.
(d) A year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim described how he made a bread knife from what type of blade?

2. Mal de raquette was another term for what?

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

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

5. Jim stored all his "treasured things" in an old chest that he kept where?

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