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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, October, Frost on Scarlet Leaves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It was noted that tree swallows ate what else beyond insects as few other swallows did?
(a) Minnows.
(b) Berries.
(c) Tadpoles.
(d) Nuts.

2. It took how many gallons of sap from a maple to yield a good pound of sugar?
(a) 3 to 5.
(b) 2 to 4.
(c) 4 to 6.
(d) 1 to 3.

3. Mal de raquette was another term for what?
(a) Snow ski pain.
(b) Sprained ankle.
(c) Frostbite of the foot.
(d) Snowshoe lameness.

4. Jim tried to do what if a thunderstorm came up when he was on the lake in his canoe?
(a) Head for the center of the lake, balance himself and cover up.
(b) Remain on the lake, lay in his canoe, and bail when it passed.
(c) Head for shore, pull into heavy cover, and get under it.
(d) Head for shore, pull into an open clearing, and stay close to the ground.

5. Jim ranked his fishing skills from best to worst in what order?
(a) Fly-casting, trolling, bait rod.
(b) Trolling, fly-casting, bait rod.
(c) Trolling, bait rod, fly-casting.
(d) Bait rod, fly-casting, troling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were other terms used to refer to cedar waxwings in Cache Lake country?

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 noted the snow that remained in May beneath a shaggy spruce behind his cabin reminded him of what?

4. What was recommended as the first step in making one's initial pair of moccasins from moose hide?

5. What Indian game was diagrammed and described that Chief Tibeash was a champion of as a boy, and shot stones and arrows?

(see the answer key)

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