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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. What was described as the greatest mistake a man could make leaving camp without doing?
(a) Telling friends the direction one was headed.
(b) Taking matches and a knife.
(c) Taking one's compass and a knife.
(d) Packing a full canteen of water.

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) Clung to birch bark canoes.
(b) Used hand-made cutting instruments.
(c) Maintained respect for all things in nature.
(d) Wore moccasins year-round.

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

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

5. Jim enjoyed a feeling of danger in which seasonal air?
(a) Cool spring.
(b) Hot summer.
(c) Cold autumn.
(d) Deep winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?

2. Jim recalled one Thanksgiving he shared with Chief Tibeash and Hank where what was the only thing wrong?

3. If one did not have a compass, what was suggested one could use?

4. Describe the appearance of Chief Tibeash?

5. Mal de raquette was another term for what?

(see the answer key)

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