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

2. The Indian paddle stroke Chief Tibeash used was short, began at the waist, and ended with a thrust from what point?
(a) The shoulders.
(b) The wrists.
(c) The biceps.
(d) The cross arm.

3. What did the term "cache" mean?
(a) A hidden storage place for provisions.
(b) A canoe made from tree branches, bark, and gum.
(c) A magnetized piece of metal serving as a compass.
(d) A semi-permanent encampment.

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

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

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. Describe the appearance of Chief Tibeash?

3. Indians in the north country believed what had a spirit?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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