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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, April, Thundering Ice and Black Water.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was suggested as one way of getting ahead when one worked through new wood?
(a) Binoculars.
(b) Tree marks.
(c) Trails.
(d) Hindsight.

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

3. Jim related the story of a man who fed, tamed, and finally broke to harness a calf bull moose that pulled his what?
(a) Sleigh.
(b) Cart.
(c) Buggy.
(d) Wagon.

4. The stars on February nights were compared with sparkling jewels of what color on a black background?
(a) Silver.
(b) Blue-white.
(c) Pure white.
(d) Gold.

5. What birds were seen as they first flew up and struck weed tops, and then settled and fed on seeds that fell in the snow?
(a) Snowbirds.
(b) Snow geese.
(c) Snow owls.
(d) Snow buntings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was suggested as the first step to dry moccasins?

2. Cree Indians viewed the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) as the Great Bear constellation, and the three stars in the handle as what?

3. Jim stored all his "treasured things" in an old chest that he kept where?

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

5. In April, in the marshy area near the spring, the initial purple and green hoods of what plant would show?

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