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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. Jim advised that Chief Tibeash instructed him wild animals relied on what 3 senses to protect themselves?
(a) Sight, smell, and taste.
(b) Hearing, taste, and touch.
(c) Hearing, sight, and smell.
(d) Sight, smell, and touch.

2. What was Chief Tibeash searching for when he tested the water in a stream by periodically sticking his hand in?
(a) A murky stream.
(b) A cool pool.
(c) A spring hole.
(d) A sun sparkling pool.

3. Why did the cold in the north country not feel as uncomfortable as that further south if the right clothes were worn?
(a) It was drier.
(b) It was damper.
(c) Below freezing the discomfort held steady if dry.
(d) Below freezing the discomfort held steady if damp.

4. How many northern lakes had author John J. "Jim" Rowlands said he had seen when he happened upon Cache Lake?
(a) Millions.
(b) Thousands.
(c) Dozens.
(d) Hundreds.

5. How much flour was recommended could be substituted per each loaf of bread taken for a week's venture?
(a) 1/2 lbs.
(b) 1/4 lbs.
(c) 1/3 lbs.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the little wooden pipes used to tap sugar maples for sap called?

2. What was described as the best hour a summer day offered?

3. When Chief Tibeash planned a trip he would go and look at the grass just before he turned in at night for what reason?

4. Jim related how he once capsized when he canoed about 5 days out from civilization, but he kept his matches dry how?

5. What was suggested as one way of getting ahead when one worked through new wood?

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