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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, February, The Stars and the Silence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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 drier.
(b) Below freezing the discomfort held steady if dry.
(c) It was damper.
(d) Below freezing the discomfort held steady if damp.

3. Cree Indians viewed the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) as the Great Bear constellation, and the three stars in the handle as what?
(a) Hunters.
(b) Beehives.
(c) Cubs.
(d) Paw tracks.

4. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?
(a) Against a car speedometer when held out the window.
(b) Against a wind gauge at a high school science lab.
(c) Against a wind gauge at an airport.
(d) Against a wind gauge at a forest station.

5. The scent of what animals troubled deer and moose the most?
(a) Skunks.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Wild boars.
(d) Bears.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim recommended which tool as the most valuable in the woods?

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

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

4. After owls have gulped their food down whole and it has digested, what was the next step for bones and fur?

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

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