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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, January, Long Nights and Deep Snows.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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) Common sense and observing everything closely.
(c) Learn from those before you and simply apply the lessons.
(d) Observing things closely and watching the sun.

3. What did Jim relate was the reason it had been difficult to find Chief Tibeash despite his many efforts?
(a) Indians did not leave forwarding addresses.
(b) Chief Tibeash had moved away for a time.
(c) The north country was a sparsely populated area.
(d) The north country was very rugged and heavily wooded.

4. What was recommended as the first step in making one's initial pair of moccasins from moose hide?
(a) Make a test pair from old blanket or heavy cloth.
(b) Draw your footprint outline on a large cardboard piece.
(c) Cut two tie strings approximately twelve inches long.
(d) Put your foot on the hide and cut an outline one-half inch larger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What birds were seen as they first flew up and struck weed tops, and then settled and fed on seeds that fell in the snow?

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

3. 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?

4. What was viewed as the biggest mistake individuals could make regarding their compasses?

5. Jim chose what site on Cache Lake for his cabin?

(see the answer key)

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