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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. When shoes began to chafe, what was suggested as a means to prevent the almost certain accompanying blister?
(a) Wear a pair of wool socks over a pair of cotton.
(b) Rub candle wax inside shoe where it chafes.
(c) Rub candle wax on sock where it chafes.
(d) Cover chafing point with a moist green leaf.

2. Rice was considered an essential ration for what reason?
(a) It needed only to be boiled.
(b) It took little room and was light.
(c) It was among the healthiest.
(d) It mixed well with many foods.

3. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?
(a) Against a wind gauge at a high school science lab.
(b) Against a wind gauge at a forest station.
(c) Against a wind gauge at an airport.
(d) Against a car speedometer when held out the window.

4. Jim, Chief Tibeash, and Hank made their summer trip by canoe to Lake Waweashkashing, which meant what?
(a) "A grassy place in the water."
(b) "A sandy shore all around."
(c) "Peace beneath the falls."
(d) "Mirror of the sky above."

5. Jim enjoyed a feeling of danger in which seasonal air?
(a) Hot summer.
(b) Cool spring.
(c) Deep winter.
(d) Cold autumn.

Short Answer Questions

1. It was noted that when one worked hard in the woods, it brought with it a natural craving for what taste preference?

2. In April, in the marshy area near the spring, the initial purple and green hoods of what plant would show?

3. Jim described how he made a bread knife from what type of blade?

4. Pictures of what animals were noted to be about the most difficult to get?

5. In Chapter 5, Jim knew it would not be long after the ice broke up that what would happen?

(see the answer key)

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