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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. Along the edge of Cache Lake to the south grew alder side by side with fish-net willows and what else?
(a) Wild strawberries.
(b) High bush blueberries.
(c) Low vine raspberries.
(d) High bush cranberries.

2. It was suggested that "butterflies seem to dress to suit" what?
(a) The amount of sun.
(b) The temperature.
(c) The time of day.
(d) The season.

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

4. Jim recalled one Thanksgiving he shared with Chief Tibeash and Hank where what was the only thing wrong?
(a) It was two weeks late.
(b) It was a month late.
(c) It was a week early.
(d) It was two weeks early.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. It was noted that tree swallows ate what else beyond insects as few other swallows did?

2. A cold room in the ground was built of double board walls separated by 2"x4" uprights, and the space between filled with what substance?

3. Jim, Chief Tibeash, and Hank made their summer trip by canoe to Lake Waweashkashing, which meant what?

4. What lightweight metal was recommended for use inside a leather axe sheath to protect it and the blade?

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

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