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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) "Provision fishing."
(b) "Ration fishing."
(c) "Supply fishing."
(d) "Stock fishing."

2. What was Hank's "ice boat" constructed from that had his canoe sail rigged to it?
(a) 1 barrel half cut and set lengthwise attached to angle iron rails.
(b) 1 free-standing bathtub set lengthwise to narrow pipe runners.
(c) 2 reversed tree crotch ends lashed on the sides and angle iron runners.
(d) 1 4-foot water trough set lengthwise on old skis.

3. A fire piston, which worked on the principle that air got extremely hot when compressed, might reach over how many degrees Fahrenheit?
(a) 350.
(b) 180.
(c) 800.
(d) 220.

4. How much flour was recommended could be substituted per each loaf of bread taken for a week's venture?
(a) 1/4 lbs.
(b) 1/3 lbs.
(c) None.
(d) 1/2 lbs.

5. Tiger, black, and spicebush swallowtails were three types of what depicted in the chapter covering July?
(a) Turtles.
(b) Caterpillars.
(c) Butterflies.
(d) Birds.

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

7. Why was August identified as the most favorable time for traveling in the north woods?
(a) Black flies, mosquitoes, and midges were nearly gone.
(b) It was the harvest season with cool days and nights.
(c) Days and nights were warm and usually settled.
(d) The weather tended to be comfortable with cooling days.

8. Jim noted he always took along what item on long canoe trips?
(a) A square of oiled balloon cloth for a sail.
(b) Several extra paddles of different lengths.
(c) A tin of pine sap and tar for repairing holes.
(d) A leeboard to reduce drift to the leeward side.

9. The kerf of a tree was a reference to what?
(a) The second notch cut on the side it will fall.
(b) The first notch cut opposite of its lean.
(c) The first notch cut on the side it will fall.
(d) The second notch cut opposite of its lean.

10. When Chief Tibeash planned a trip he would go and look at the grass just before he turned in at night for what reason?
(a) No sign of dew indicated the weather may take a wet turn.
(b) A sign of dew indicated the weather may turn wet in the evening.
(c) No sign of dew indicated the weather would likely to be good.
(d) No sign of dew indicated the weather would be okay until midday.

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

12. 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 small watertight bottle.
(b) In a sap covered matchbox.
(c) In a plastic container.
(d) In a wax paper package.

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

14. What did Hank once make a model of?
(a) His cabin and trees.
(b) An Indian tepee.
(c) A logging camp.
(d) A birch canoe.

15. It took both patience and time to tame a wild animal, so what was suggested?
(a) Get them young and bring them up.
(b) Initially keep them in a pen or cage.
(c) Use food to get them accustomed to you.
(d) Give them a lot of attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many steps were shown in how to heft a heavy pack onto one's back?

2. Whose idea was it to construct a "scrap-pile radio" from odds and ends found around a north woods camp that was diagrammed?

3. Striking two chunks of pyrite yielded sparks that could kindle a fire, and iron pyrite was commonly called what?

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

5. September days were described as often having been clear and feeling what?

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