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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. June brought with it the first of the Cree families for the summer that came by birch canoe to settle in where?
(a) Snow Goose Lake.
(b) Cache Lake.
(c) Shining Tree Lake.
(d) Beaver Tail Lake.

5. It was recommended that any bacon taken was lean for what reason?
(a) Fat bacon left little once fried.
(b) Fat bacon was tougher.
(c) Lean bacon kept longer.
(d) Lean bacon was healthier.

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

7. What were other terms used to refer to cedar waxwings in Cache Lake country?
(a) Redbreast or cedar birds.
(b) Cedar or cherry birds.
(c) Redwing or redbreast birds.
(d) Cherry or redwing birds.

8. Instead of the usual runners constructed of split ash, two old skis made of what wood were used for Tripper's sled?
(a) Elm.
(b) Maple.
(c) Oak.
(d) Hickory.

9. Three blasts on the horn made from that of a buffalo was suggested to signal what?
(a) Time to get up.
(b) Pie was ready.
(c) Meet to fish on my lake.
(d) Help was needed.

10. It was suggested that "butterflies seem to dress to suit" what?
(a) The temperature.
(b) The season.
(c) The time of day.
(d) The amount of sun.

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

12. What was recommended about magnetizing needles?
(a) Always magnetize but the direction did not matter.
(b) Do small ones north-south, large ones south-north.
(c) Do large ones north-south, small ones south-north.
(d) Always do all of them in the same direction.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A cold room in the ground was built of double board walls separated by 2"x4" uprights, and the space between filled with what substance?

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

3. The diagram of the trail cooking outfit showed a metal plate, bowl, cup, and pails made from what metal?

4. It was noted that logging was not what it was 40 years ago when, a time when what were used?

5. When Chief Tibeash planned a trip he would go and look at the grass just before he turned in at night for what reason?

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