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

2. Jim related how he once capsized when he canoed about 5 days out from civilization, but he kept his matches dry how?
(a) In a wax paper package.
(b) In a plastic container.
(c) In a small watertight bottle.
(d) In a sap covered matchbox.

3. November included many gray days with heavy rolling clouds that reminded Chief Tibeash of what animals?
(a) Great migrating caribou herds.
(b) Big hunting wolf packs.
(c) Large flocks of gray geese.
(d) Giant schools of Great Lakes fish.

4. What was it Chief Tibeash suggested Hank's ice boat would be suitable for chasing when these animals crossed the lake?
(a) Lynxes.
(b) Foxes.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Deer.

5. What birds were seen as they first flew up and struck weed tops, and then settled and fed on seeds that fell in the snow?
(a) Snow owls.
(b) Snow buntings.
(c) Snow geese.
(d) Snowbirds.

Short Answer Questions

1. When shoes began to chafe, what was suggested as a means to prevent the almost certain accompanying blister?

2. The partridges were said to make a thumping sound that escalated increasingly from a slow drumming to a strange noise similar to what?

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

4. Rice was considered an essential ration for what reason?

5. When traveling in August, what food was suggested one could rely on obtaining by "living off the land" to supplement rations taken?

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