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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. The best area for partridge in the Cache Lake country was said to have been around where?
(a) Jumping Sand Springs.
(b) Porcupine Ridge.
(c) Manitoupeepagee River.
(d) Faraway See Hill.

2. Jim viewed frogs to be good for what?
(a) Providing comfort in their croaks.
(b) Fish bait.
(c) Proving yummy frogs legs.
(d) Eating annoying insects.

3. Why was August identified as the most favorable time for traveling in the north woods?
(a) Days and nights were warm and usually settled.
(b) It was the harvest season with cool days and nights.
(c) The weather tended to be comfortable with cooling days.
(d) Black flies, mosquitoes, and midges were nearly gone.

4. Although hard on the shoulders, how was it suggested paddles might be lashed for portaging a canoe?
(a) Parallel to the sides with handle ends in opposite direction.
(b) Centered perpendicular to the sides with handle ends on same side.
(c) Centered crisscross with handle ends on opposite sides.
(d) Parallel to the sides with handle ends in same direction,

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Jim ranked his fishing skills from best to worst in what order?

3. Chief Tibeash said the herring gulls in their region were apt to do what when a storm approached?

4. It was suggested that "butterflies seem to dress to suit" what?

5. What time of year was it when Jim first came upon Cache Lake?

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