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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) "Ration fishing."
(d) "Provision fishing."

2. How many steps were diagrammed as the procedure for a single individual to shoulder a canoe?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

3. Jim noted that Chief Tibeash eyed everything when on the trail and walked as quietly as what animal?
(a) A coyote.
(b) An deer.
(c) A lynx.
(d) An ostrich.

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

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

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

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

8. 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) Beaver.
(b) Possum.
(c) Moose.
(d) Deer.

9. What was Chief Tibeash searching for when he tested the water in a stream by periodically sticking his hand in?
(a) A sun sparkling pool.
(b) A cool pool.
(c) A spring hole.
(d) A murky stream.

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

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

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

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

14. Although hard on the shoulders, how was it suggested paddles might be lashed for portaging a canoe?
(a) Centered crisscross with handle ends on opposite sides.
(b) Parallel to the sides with handle ends in opposite direction.
(c) Centered perpendicular to the sides with handle ends on same side.
(d) Parallel to the sides with handle ends in same direction,

15. Whose idea was it to construct a "scrap-pile radio" from odds and ends found around a north woods camp that was diagrammed?
(a) Hank.
(b) Mr. Beedee.
(c) Jim.
(d) Chief Tibeash.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Three blasts on the horn made from that of a buffalo was suggested to signal what?

3. Jim like a balsam bed when he camped, but suggested one might use what?

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

5. Chief Tibeash dried fish in the sun, removed the gills and eyes, then wrapped them well separated in dry moss to keep them for how long?

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