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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 time of year was it when Jim first came upon Cache Lake?
(a) Early March.
(b) Early June.
(c) Early January.
(d) Early September.

2. Jim's grandfather, a seafaring man, frequently related that those who ventured out without what in their boats were foolish?
(a) A compass.
(b) A fresh water supply.
(c) A flashlight.
(d) A handgun.

3. How did Hank arrive at Cache Lake?
(a) By a dog sled.
(b) By plane.
(c) By canoe.
(d) By foot.

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

5. Without a heavy pack, what was listed as the average speed one could hike on a good trail?
(a) From 1.5 to 2 miles per hour.
(b) From 2.5 to 3 miles per hour.
(c) From 2 to 2.5 miles per hour.
(d) From 3 to 3.5 miles per hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Cache Lake country was a land of what type of terrain?

2. Why did the cold in the north country not feel as uncomfortable as that further south if the right clothes were worn?

3. The Indian paddle stroke Chief Tibeash used was short, began at the waist, and ended with a thrust from what point?

4. 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?

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

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