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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. When traveling in August, what food was suggested one could rely on obtaining by "living off the land" to supplement rations taken?
(a) All meat and fish.
(b) Fruits, nuts, and some vegetation.
(c) None.
(d) All meat, fish, fruits, and vegetation.

2. Tiger, black, and spicebush swallowtails were three types of what depicted in the chapter covering July?
(a) Birds.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) Turtles.
(d) Caterpillars.

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

4. It was said that mosquito netting was too course to keep out what?
(a) Fireflies.
(b) Black flies.
(c) Beetles.
(d) Cockroaches.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim advised that Chief Tibeash instructed him wild animals relied on what 3 senses to protect themselves?

2. Jim ranked his fishing skills from best to worst in what order?

3. How long was a side of bacon hung in the smokehouse?

4. Jim saw what animals as they escaped not far ahead of a forest fire as it approached a lake he had sought for refuge?

5. Pictures of what animals were noted to be about the most difficult to get?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jim view August as among the best times to travel?

2. What did Jim stipulate was needed in the way of provisions during a camping trip?

3. What did Jim note about a deer mouse in his cabin he viewed as his pet?

4. Chief Tibeash would likely get angry if he was called suspicious, but what was one of his beliefs Jim observed?

5. How did the Indians construct their stilts?

6. What did Jim note about the two young men who visited Hank by canoe?

7. What did Jim describe about tent options?

8. What was it Jim noted about Hank's black and white pet?

9. What did Indians that left their summer lake sites generally take back with them to northern trapping grounds?

10. What was one way Chief Tibeash liked to demonstrate how good a woodsman he was to Jim?

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