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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, August, Harvest of the Wilderness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Great horned mother owls have nested in late February with the young beneath the mother's wings and covered in what color fuzz?
(a) Cream.
(b) Pink.
(c) Snow white.
(d) Brown.

2. What did Jim relate was the reason it had been difficult to find Chief Tibeash despite his many efforts?
(a) Chief Tibeash had moved away for a time.
(b) The north country was very rugged and heavily wooded.
(c) Indians did not leave forwarding addresses.
(d) The north country was a sparsely populated area.

3. What was Tripper given a piece of to chew on virtually endlessly?
(a) Moose bone.
(b) Deer horn.
(c) Wood block.
(d) Deer bone.

4. The remedy offered for metal that got so cold that it chipped was to heat it until it was dull red before it was plunged into what?
(a) A cold spring.
(b) A bucket of packed snow.
(c) A pail of tree sap.
(d) A can of oil.

5. What did the term "cache" mean?
(a) A canoe made from tree branches, bark, and gum.
(b) A semi-permanent encampment.
(c) A magnetized piece of metal serving as a compass.
(d) A hidden storage place for provisions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Indians built canoes of birch bark, they sealed the seams with a pitch made from what?

3. Indians in the north country believed what had a spirit?

4. What was related to have been some of the fun when ice fishing?

5. Jim made bait rods for fishing from what in February?

(see the answer key)

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