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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. What mythological figure was January named after that had two faces so he could look ahead and behind simultaneously?
(a) Janus.
(b) Junos.
(c) Julian.
(d) Janes.

2. Why were the wolves on the move in February?
(a) Dry snow made prey harder to track.
(b) Wet snow made prey easier to track.
(c) Deep snow made prey harder to get.
(d) Deep snow made prey easier to get.

3. What time of year was it when Jim first came upon Cache Lake?
(a) Early June.
(b) Early September.
(c) Early January.
(d) Early March.

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?
(a) Maintained respect for all things in nature.
(b) Clung to birch bark canoes.
(c) Used hand-made cutting instruments.
(d) Wore moccasins year-round.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For sleeping in the open during winter, it was stated there was nothing to equal what kind of a robe?

2. What is viewed "only in terms of useless effort for which there is nothing to show" by Indians?

3. What was used as a measuring wheel to construct a rough map?

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

5. What was the easiest route to follow in the north country during the winter?

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