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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The company's plane made its last flight in November until the lake ice was solid and it could land with what equipment?
(a) Skis on snow-cleared lake ice.
(b) Skis on snow-cushioned lake ice.
(c) Wheels on snow-cleared lake ice.
(d) Wheels on snow-cushioned lake ice.

2. It was noted that logging was not what it was 40 years ago when, a time when what were used?
(a) Chainsaws.
(b) Oxen.
(c) Big horses.
(d) Mules.

3. 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.

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

5. Some brilliant colors of male birds in June change to what by winter?
(a) They do not even appear like the same bird.
(b) They become even more intense in splendor.
(c) They diminish somewhat in their colors.
(d) They remain the same once they are fully grown.

6. When traveling in August, what food was suggested one could rely on obtaining by "living off the land" to supplement rations taken?
(a) Fruits, nuts, and some vegetation.
(b) All meat, fish, fruits, and vegetation.
(c) All meat and fish.
(d) None.

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

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

9. In September, the Indians who had arrived for the summer headed where at this time?
(a) South for warmer weather.
(b) West for caves.
(c) North for trapping grounds.
(d) East for coastal waters.

10. Gabby was what type of bird that remained through the winter instead of flying south?
(a) A mockingbird.
(b) A goose.
(c) A moosebird.
(d) A barn owl.

11. Jim ranked his fishing skills from best to worst in what order?
(a) Trolling, fly-casting, bait rod.
(b) Bait rod, fly-casting, troling.
(c) Trolling, bait rod, fly-casting.
(d) Fly-casting, trolling, bait rod.

12. It was said that mosquito netting was too course to keep out what?
(a) Cockroaches.
(b) Fireflies.
(c) Beetles.
(d) Black flies.

13. Chief Tibeash said the herring gulls in their region were apt to do what when a storm approached?
(a) Stay out of the water.
(b) Stay in the trees.
(c) Stay on the water or rocks.
(d) Dive for fish from the air.

14. 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 sap covered matchbox.
(d) In a small watertight bottle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. It was recommended that any bacon taken was lean for what reason?

2. A pair of canoes were sometimes lashed together how far apart with saplings across the stern and forward thwarts?

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

4. How much flour was recommended could be substituted per each loaf of bread taken for a week's venture?

5. What did Chief Tibeash refer to deep-water trolling using copper wire 100 yards long and a single pound sinker?

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