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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. How many different ways to construct a candle lantern from a can were diagrammed?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

2. After owls have gulped their food down whole and it has digested, what was the next step for bones and fur?
(a) It was spit out as paste to build nests.
(b) It was spit out in neat, rolled pellets.
(c) It was excreted in flight like other birds.
(d) It was spit out similar to a cat fur ball.

3. What was described as a good way to store fish in the winter?
(a) Frozen in the ice.
(b) Pickled in vinegar.
(c) Dried and smoked.
(d) Wrapped in leaves and bark.

4. It was recommended that any bacon taken was lean for what reason?
(a) Fat bacon was tougher.
(b) Lean bacon kept longer.
(c) Fat bacon left little once fried.
(d) Lean bacon was healthier.

5. When the sap was running freely, how many gallons were obtained per day from a good tree?
(a) 2 to 3.
(b) 1 to 2.
(c) 3 to 4.
(d) Up to 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much flour was recommended could be substituted per each loaf of bread taken for a week's venture?

2. How long was it from the time Jim initially happened upon Cache Lake until he first returned?

3. What time of year was it when Jim first came upon Cache Lake?

4. The Indian paddle stroke Chief Tibeash used was short, began at the waist, and ended with a thrust from what point?

5. What board that was free of knots and had a straight grain was said to have been the right stock to make a light paddle from?

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