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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. How many northern lakes had author John J. "Jim" Rowlands said he had seen when he happened upon Cache Lake?
(a) Millions.
(b) Thousands.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) Dozens.

2. Describe the appearance of Chief Tibeash?
(a) Medium, flacid, and having infirm, aged muscles.
(b) Small, lean, and having tough, strong muscles.
(c) Large, stout, and having flabby, weak muscles.
(d) Tall, lean, and having tough, strong muscles.

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

4. What was served at the January picnic under the big spruce?
(a) Bear steaks, squash, sweet potatoes, and rolls.
(b) Broiled fish, green beans, dumplings, and pie.
(c) Turkey, carrots, salad, and cornbread.
(d) Venison steaks, onion rings, potatoes, and biscuits.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was suggested as one way of getting ahead when one worked through new wood?

3. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?

4. What did the term "cache" mean?

5. What was described as the greatest mistake a man could make leaving camp without doing?

(see the answer key)

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