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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 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) The north country was a sparsely populated area.
(c) Chief Tibeash had moved away for a time.
(d) The north country was very rugged and heavily wooded.

2. What was used as a measuring wheel to construct a rough map?
(a) A buggy wheel set between a sapling's forks.
(b) A wheel barrow minus the tub and rear support legs.
(c) A barrel hoop set between a sapling's forks.
(d) A front wheel and fork of an adult bicycle.

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

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?
(a) Located a landmark on a hill behind himself.
(b) Frequently looked behind himself upon his return.
(c) Followed a creek downstream to a lake and found his way.
(d) Carried a map and compass to find his way out.

5. What were noted as the keys to surviving in the wilderness, finding one's way about, and avoiding possible dangers?
(a) Learn from those before you and simply apply the lessons.
(b) Common sense and observing everything closely.
(c) Always bring a compass and extra food.
(d) Observing things closely and watching the sun.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mal de raquette was another term for what?

3. What did the term "cache" mean?

4. Jim noted many changes in the ways the Indians lived during the 30 years he had known them, except that most still did what?

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

(see the answer key)

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