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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Chief Tibeash refer to deep-water trolling using copper wire 100 yards long and a single pound sinker?
(a) "Stock fishing."
(b) "Supply fishing."
(c) "Provision fishing."
(d) "Ration fishing."

2. The diagram of the trail cooking outfit showed a metal plate, bowl, cup, and pails made from what metal?
(a) Tin.
(b) Steel.
(c) Iron.
(d) Aluminum.

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

4. September days were described as often having been clear and feeling what?
(a) Hot.
(b) Cool.
(c) Cold.
(d) Warm.

5. Diagrams and instructions were provided on how to construct what pair of aids for making one's way across the frozen lakes?
(a) Ice creepers.
(b) Ice boots.
(c) Ice climbers.
(d) Ice skates.

6. Snowshoe rabbits were very alert for owls, foxes, and weasels, but sometimes a sound similar to what marked a rabbit's end?
(a) The cry of a hurt chicken.
(b) The scream of a hurt child.
(c) The howl of a small hurt dog.
(d) The squeal of a hurt squirrel.

7. How many steps were shown in how to heft a heavy pack onto one's back?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

8. Where was it noted the lightning bugs did not fly so much?
(a) Over the open water.
(b) Over rocky areas.
(c) Along the shoreline.
(d) In the open places.

9. What was given as the reason there was always something of interest that went on at Cache Lake?
(a) Tripper was a comical treat to have around.
(b) It was never known what Hank would do next.
(c) Chief Tibeash was always teaching a new skill.
(d) Wild animals always provided more to learn about.

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

11. Pictures of what animals were noted to be about the most difficult to get?
(a) Jumping fish.
(b) Owls.
(c) Hummingbirds.
(d) Toads.

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

13. Teams often left their logging camps around what time, with only the cook and his crew remaining?
(a) Shortly after 3 a.m.
(b) Shortly before sunrise.
(c) Shortly after sunrise.
(d) After breakfast around 8 a.m.

14. A pair of canoes were sometimes lashed together how far apart with saplings across the stern and forward thwarts?
(a) A few feet apart.
(b) A few inches.
(c) Approximately five feet apart or more.
(d) Tight together.

15. A harness of what type hide was made for Tripper to get him adjusted to pulling a sled by initially pulling a dead spruce piece?
(a) Moose.
(b) Possum.
(c) Beaver.
(d) Deer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hank's view of most people when they snapped photographs?

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

3. What was recommended about magnetizing needles?

4. Jim ranked his fishing skills from best to worst in what order?

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

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