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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, May, The Green Tide Flows North.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Indians built canoes of birch bark, they sealed the seams with a pitch made from what?
(a) 1 part grease and 10 parts spruce gum.
(b) 1 part grease and 4 parts spruce gum.
(c) 1 part grease and 8 parts spruce gum.
(d) 1 part grease and 6 parts spruce gum.

2. Jim stored all his "treasured things" in an old chest that he kept where?
(a) Under the steps.
(b) Under his bunk.
(c) Out in his shed.
(d) On the covered porch.

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

4. What was related to have been some of the fun when ice fishing?
(a) Locating a place to promptly cook the catch.
(b) Cutting an ice hole likely to yield fish.
(c) Fishing near a buddy and trading tales.
(d) Playing a harmonica while sitting and fishing.

5. Jim named his new husky pup Tripper for what reasons?
(a) As a pup he tripped about, and tripped anyone near him.
(b) As a pup he tripped about, and later would take many sled trips.
(c) As a pup he tripped his owner, and later would take many sled trips.
(d) As a pup he tripped his owner, and later would take many canoe trips.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were noted as the keys to surviving in the wilderness, finding one's way about, and avoiding possible dangers?

3. The scent of what animals troubled deer and moose the most?

4. What were the little wooden pipes used to tap sugar maples for sap called?

5. Spring was a good time for casting animal tracks as the wet ground made nice prints, especially when found where?

(see the answer key)

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