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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 did Chief Tibeash regard Hank?
(a) He strongly liked him.
(b) He strongly disliked him.
(c) He initially liked, but later disliked him.
(d) He initially disliked, but later liked him.

2. Jim noted many changes in the ways the Indians lived during the 30 years he had known them, except that most still did what?
(a) Wore moccasins year-round.
(b) Maintained respect for all things in nature.
(c) Clung to birch bark canoes.
(d) Used hand-made cutting instruments.

3. What is viewed "only in terms of useless effort for which there is nothing to show" by Indians?
(a) Geologic science.
(b) Tobacco smoking.
(c) Time.
(d) Poetry.

4. What was suggested as one way of getting ahead when one worked through new wood?
(a) Tree marks.
(b) Hindsight.
(c) Binoculars.
(d) Trails.

5. 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?
(a) Snow buntings.
(b) Snow geese.
(c) Snow owls.
(d) Snowbirds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was recommended as the first step in making one's initial pair of moccasins from moose hide?

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

3. Mal de raquette was another term for what?

4. What did the term "cache" mean?

5. What were noted as the keys to surviving in the wilderness, finding one's way about, and avoiding possible dangers?

(see the answer key)

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