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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Jim knew it would not be long after the ice broke up that what would happen?
(a) Beavers would begin working.
(b) The ducks would return.
(c) Lily pads would sprout.
(d) The geese would return.

2. Cree Indians viewed the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) as the Great Bear constellation, and the three stars in the handle as what?
(a) Paw tracks.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Beehives.
(d) Cubs.

3. What is viewed "only in terms of useless effort for which there is nothing to show" by Indians?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Time.
(c) Geologic science.
(d) Tobacco smoking.

4. Why did the cold in the north country not feel as uncomfortable as that further south if the right clothes were worn?
(a) Below freezing the discomfort held steady if dry.
(b) It was drier.
(c) Below freezing the discomfort held steady if damp.
(d) It was damper.

5. Jim wrote about a young man that once blazed a trail on the side he came from, and might have been lost on his return if he had not done what?
(a) Carried a map and compass to find his way out.
(b) Located a landmark on a hill behind himself.
(c) Followed a creek downstream to a lake and found his way.
(d) Frequently looked behind himself upon his return.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beyond wire springs, a diagram of one way a leather camp bellows could be made indicated what might be used to keep them expanded?

2. What lightweight metal was recommended for use inside a leather axe sheath to protect it and the blade?

3. In April, in the marshy area near the spring, the initial purple and green hoods of what plant would show?

4. What mythological figure was January named after that had two faces so he could look ahead and behind simultaneously?

5. Jim always had a spell of what that generally came on without warning toward the end of an April day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Jim recall when he made one visit to Hank's in January?

2. What happened after Chief Tibeash told Jim about an Indian who owned some husky pups?

3. What story did Jim relate about a lumberjack he identified as Sam?

4. What did the geologist who visited Jim after two years explain to him?

5. Why was January a time of rest in nature?

6. How did Jim discover Cache Lake?

7. What did Jim discuss related to the canoe trip he and his comrades planned?

8. How was Chief Tibeash identified as the headman of his tribe?

9. What did Jim observe about Chief Tibeash's patience?

10. What sort of month was May for Jim?

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