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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. For sleeping in the open during winter, it was stated there was nothing to equal what kind of a robe?
(a) Goose down.
(b) Rabbitskin.
(c) Deerskin.
(d) Wolfskin.

2. Without a heavy pack, what was listed as the average speed one could hike on a good trail?
(a) From 2 to 2.5 miles per hour.
(b) From 3 to 3.5 miles per hour.
(c) From 1.5 to 2 miles per hour.
(d) From 2.5 to 3 miles per hour.

3. How did Chief Tibeash regard Hank?
(a) He strongly disliked him.
(b) He initially liked, but later disliked him.
(c) He initially disliked, but later liked him.
(d) He strongly liked him.

4. How long was it from the time Jim initially happened upon Cache Lake until he first returned?
(a) A month.
(b) Several years.
(c) A week.
(d) A year.

5. Mal de raquette was another term for what?
(a) Frostbite of the foot.
(b) Snow ski pain.
(c) Sprained ankle.
(d) Snowshoe lameness.

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

3. What was viewed as the biggest mistake individuals could make regarding their compasses?

4. Jim recalled one Thanksgiving he shared with Chief Tibeash and Hank where what was the only thing wrong?

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

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