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

2. Chief Tibeash said the herring gulls in their region were apt to do what when a storm approached?
(a) Dive for fish from the air.
(b) Stay out of the water.
(c) Stay on the water or rocks.
(d) Stay in the trees.

3. Jim stated he one day hoped to glue together thin strips of white holly and dark wood into a block to carve a what?
(a) Skunk.
(b) Dalmatian.
(c) Zebra.
(d) Panda bear.

4. It was noted that when one worked hard in the woods, it brought with it a natural craving for what taste preference?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Sour.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Salt.

5. In Chapter 5, Jim knew it would not be long after the ice broke up that what would happen?
(a) The ducks would return.
(b) The geese would return.
(c) Lily pads would sprout.
(d) Beavers would begin working.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim saw what animals as they escaped not far ahead of a forest fire as it approached a lake he had sought for refuge?

2. Jim stored all his "treasured things" in an old chest that he kept where?

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

4. Jim's grandfather, a seafaring man, frequently related that those who ventured out without what in their boats were foolish?

5. For what purpose did Chief Tibeash fell dead trees when camping?

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