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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Along the edge of Cache Lake to the south grew alder side by side with fish-net willows and what else?

2. Why were the wolves on the move in February?

3. Jim had observed too many woodsmen suffering from what, to know that one could not abuse one's stomach without paying a price?

4. It was noted that when one worked hard in the woods, it brought with it a natural craving for what taste preference?

5. Without a heavy pack, what was listed as the average speed one could hike on a good trail?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was noted about March regarding animals?

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

4. What did snowshoe lameness result from?

5. What fundamental information did Jim relate about wolves?

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

7. What did Jim begin to think about in February?

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

9. What outdoor event untypical for mid-winter did Jim describe?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim compared a couple of hammocks. Identify the components to be used and the steps to be followed in the construction of a barrel-stave hammock. How did he compare it with a Brazilian version a friend gave him?

Essay Topic 2

As anyone could get lost, Jim stressed the benefit of a compass. What were means of improvising a compass if one was not available? How were various natural guides used to aid in the determination of direction? What was the guideline Jim recommended before one set out?

Essay Topic 3

Jim was proud of making do with what he had at hand, and he frequently constructed things himself. Consider how his book reflected this. What were various examples of when and how he employed this style?

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