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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, December, Blizzards and Wailing Winds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of rivets did Hank use when he made a new sheath for his hunting knife?
(a) Brass.
(b) Aircraft aluminum.
(c) Copper.
(d) Stainless steel.

2. Jim like a balsam bed when he camped, but suggested one might use what?
(a) A hammock.
(b) An air mattress.
(c) A feather bed.
(d) A folding cot.

3. Jim related the story of a man who fed, tamed, and finally broke to harness a calf bull moose that pulled his what?
(a) Sleigh.
(b) Buggy.
(c) Wagon.
(d) Cart.

4. Benasee Jewan, the Indian term for September, meant what?
(a) "The Moon Before Snow Arrives."
(b) "The Moon When the Birds Fly Away."
(c) "The Leaves Change Color and Fall."
(d) "The Northern Lights Begin to Play."

5. What was described as a good way to store fish in the winter?
(a) Frozen in the ice.
(b) Pickled in vinegar.
(c) Wrapped in leaves and bark.
(d) Dried and smoked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the term "cache" mean?

2. Why was it recommended to leave one's rifle outside the camp in freezing weather instead of bringing it in where it was warm?

3. How long was a side of bacon hung in the smokehouse?

4. What was described as the best hour a summer day offered?

5. Jim named his new husky pup Tripper for what reasons?

(see the answer key)

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