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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. What was viewed as the biggest mistake individuals could make regarding their compasses?
(a) Hold them too far away.
(b) To become suspicious of them.
(c) Place them on the ground.
(d) Set them on logs or stumps.

2. What mythological figure was January named after that had two faces so he could look ahead and behind simultaneously?
(a) Janes.
(b) Janus.
(c) Junos.
(d) Julian.

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

4. Some brilliant colors of male birds in June change to what by winter?
(a) They diminish somewhat in their colors.
(b) They remain the same once they are fully grown.
(c) They do not even appear like the same bird.
(d) They become even more intense in splendor.

5. What time of year was it when Jim first came upon Cache Lake?
(a) Early September.
(b) Early January.
(c) Early March.
(d) Early June.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was taught as the proper way to land a canoe ashore?

2. Jim recommended which tool as the most valuable in the woods?

3. What was the Indian term for partridges?

4. The diagram of the trail cooking outfit showed a metal plate, bowl, cup, and pails made from what metal?

5. Why were the wolves on the move in February?

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