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

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

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

4. 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 owls.
(c) Snow geese.
(d) Snowbirds.

5. What were snow goggles?
(a) Blue wraparound glasses treated with ultraviolet radiation.
(b) Metallic gray sunglasses treated with ultraviolet radiation.
(c) Goggles with photogray lenses treated with ultraviolet radiation.
(d) Cardboard or soft pinewood goggles with thin slit cuts for vision.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many northern lakes had author John J. "Jim" Rowlands said he had seen when he happened upon Cache Lake?

2. What did the term "cache" mean?

3. How long was it from the time Jim initially happened upon Cache Lake until he first returned?

4. The Indians in the north country referred to January as Kushapawasticanum o Pesim which meant what?

5. How did Chief Tibeash regard Hank?

(see the answer key)

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