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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 1-2 days.
(c) For the following morning.
(d) Later that night.

2. Jim saw what animals as they escaped not far ahead of a forest fire as it approached a lake he had sought for refuge?
(a) A few rabbits, deer, porcupines, a moose and two bear.
(b) Dozens of rabbits, deer, skunks, and several bear.
(c) Hundreds of rabbits, deer, snakes, and several bear.
(d) Hundreds of rabbits, deer, porcupines, and two bear.

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

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

5. How long was a side of bacon hung in the smokehouse?
(a) 12-24 hours.
(b) Several days.
(c) 6-12 hours.
(d) 1 full week.

6. 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) Deer.
(c) Beaver.
(d) Possum.

7. 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 barrel half cut and set lengthwise attached to angle iron rails.
(d) 1 free-standing bathtub set lengthwise to narrow pipe runners.

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

9. Striking two chunks of pyrite yielded sparks that could kindle a fire, and iron pyrite was commonly called what?
(a) 2 Karat Gold.
(b) Fool's Gold.
(c) Sparkling Gold.
(d) Yellow Gold.

10. Jim advised that Chief Tibeash instructed him wild animals relied on what 3 senses to protect themselves?
(a) Sight, smell, and touch.
(b) Sight, smell, and taste.
(c) Hearing, sight, and smell.
(d) Hearing, taste, and touch.

11. Conifers bear evergreen needles and cones, while deciduous shed leaves annually. Which 3 were called "deciduous conifer"?
(a) Balsam fir, eastern hemlock, and tamarack.
(b) Tamarack, hackmatack, and black larch.
(c) Larch, western juniper, and black fir.
(d) Northern pine, balsam fir, and weeping willow.

12. What was Hank's view of most people when they snapped photographs?
(a) They were too close.
(b) They were not close enough.
(c) They did not keep sunlight behind them.
(d) They took too few.

13. It was noted that tree swallows ate what else beyond insects as few other swallows did?
(a) Tadpoles.
(b) Berries.
(c) Nuts.
(d) Minnows.

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

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) Chief Tibeash.
(d) Jim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim noted he always took along what item on long canoe trips?

2. It was suggested that "butterflies seem to dress to suit" what?

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

4. Jim, Chief Tibeash, and Hank made their summer trip by canoe to Lake Waweashkashing, which meant what?

5. The company's plane made its last flight in November until the lake ice was solid and it could land with what equipment?

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