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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. What is viewed "only in terms of useless effort for which there is nothing to show" by Indians?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Geologic science.
(c) Tobacco smoking.
(d) Time.

2. What were noted as the keys to surviving in the wilderness, finding one's way about, and avoiding possible dangers?
(a) Always bring a compass and extra food.
(b) Observing things closely and watching the sun.
(c) Common sense and observing everything closely.
(d) Learn from those before you and simply apply the lessons.

3. The millions of birds that traveled faced a big problem in keeping fed, and accounts for why most stayed where relative to the front tide line?
(a) East.
(b) Behind.
(c) Ahead.
(d) West.

4. What were snow goggles?
(a) Metallic gray sunglasses treated with ultraviolet radiation.
(b) Blue wraparound glasses treated with ultraviolet radiation.
(c) Cardboard or soft pinewood goggles with thin slit cuts for vision.
(d) Goggles with photogray lenses treated with ultraviolet radiation.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was it recommended to leave one's rifle outside the camp in freezing weather instead of bringing it in where it was warm?

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

4. Describe the appearance of Chief Tibeash?

5. The stars on February nights were compared with sparkling jewels of what color on a black background?

(see the answer key)

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