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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, October, Frost on Scarlet Leaves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Chief Tibeash's hunting sled curved up in the front?
(a) It was laid upside down over a log with a heavy rock on the the front..
(b) It was soaked on end in about 4-6 inches of cold water.
(c) It was steamed slowly over a fire in wet cloth or moss.
(d) It was wedged in-between a tree fork and tied back for pressure.

2. When shoes began to chafe, what was suggested as a means to prevent the almost certain accompanying blister?
(a) Rub candle wax on sock where it chafes.
(b) Cover chafing point with a moist green leaf.
(c) Wear a pair of wool socks over a pair of cotton.
(d) Rub candle wax inside shoe where it chafes.

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

4. In Chapter 5, Jim knew it would not be long after the ice broke up that what would happen?
(a) The geese would return.
(b) Lily pads would sprout.
(c) Beavers would begin working.
(d) The ducks would return.

5. Jim wrote about a young man that once blazed a trail on the side he came from, and might have been lost on his return if he had not done what?
(a) Frequently looked behind himself upon his return.
(b) Located a landmark on a hill behind himself.
(c) Carried a map and compass to find his way out.
(d) Followed a creek downstream to a lake and found his way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim like a balsam bed when he camped, but suggested one might use what?

2. How long was a side of bacon hung in the smokehouse?

3. Jim named his new husky pup Tripper for what reasons?

4. Jim advised that Chief Tibeash instructed him wild animals relied on what 3 senses to protect themselves?

5. Rice was considered an essential ration for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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