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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. How long was it from the time Jim initially happened upon Cache Lake until he first returned?
(a) A month.
(b) A year.
(c) A week.
(d) Several years.

2. 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) Frequently looked behind himself upon his return.
(c) Followed a creek downstream to a lake and found his way.
(d) Located a landmark on a hill behind himself.

3. Spring was a good time for casting animal tracks as the wet ground made nice prints, especially when found where?
(a) In sand.
(b) In clay.
(c) In loose soil.
(d) In mud.

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. The millions of birds that traveled faced a big problem in keeping fed, and accounts for why most stayed where relative to the front tide line?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) Ahead.
(d) Behind.

Short Answer Questions

1. March was not spring yet as Cache Lake was full of ice and there were how many feet of snow?

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

3. Wolves were heard at Cache Lake in February, but not as much as at what other location?

4. Jim viewed frogs to be good for what?

5. Jim recommended which tool as the most valuable in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Jim relate about the bear hunt he went on with Chief Tibeash in March?

3. What was it Jim advised everyone to avoid getting lost?

4. What did snowshoe lameness result from?

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

6. What views did Jim have regarding birds that migrated?

7. What happened to the ice in Cache Lake when April arrived?

8. What observations did Jim provide in regard to camping outdoors in cold weather?

9. What took place as the weather began to get warmer in March?

10. What was the relevance of time for Jim at Cache Lake?

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