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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. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?
(a) Against a wind gauge at an airport.
(b) Against a wind gauge at a forest station.
(c) Against a car speedometer when held out the window.
(d) Against a wind gauge at a high school science lab.

2. What were the little wooden pipes used to tap sugar maples for sap called?
(a) Splits.
(b) Spiles.
(c) Spills.
(d) Spikes.

3. Jim and Hank ventured to the dam located where each spring to determine how the beaver had fared the previous winter?
(a) On Beaver Tail Lake.
(b) On Otter Stream.
(c) On Caterwaul Creek.
(d) To Knothole Lake.

4. What was the term used when the early morning mist that hung over the lake was referred to?
(a) "Ghosts' breath."
(b) "Spiderweb."
(c) "Translucent silk."
(d) "Phantom fog."

5. What was used as a measuring wheel to construct a rough map?
(a) A barrel hoop set between a sapling's forks.
(b) A wheel barrow minus the tub and rear support legs.
(c) A buggy wheel set between a sapling's forks.
(d) A front wheel and fork of an adult bicycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim recalled one Thanksgiving he shared with Chief Tibeash and Hank where what was the only thing wrong?

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

3. What Indian game was diagrammed and described that Chief Tibeash was a champion of as a boy, and shot stones and arrows?

4. What trees in the swamps sheltered the deer and moose during the winter?

5. Why did the cold in the north country not feel as uncomfortable as that further south if the right clothes were worn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Jim and Chief Tibeash agree upon regarding food?

2. What sort of month was May for Jim?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How did Jim discover Cache Lake?

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

10. What fundamental information did Jim relate about wolves?

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