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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. It took both patience and time to tame a wild animal, so what was suggested?

2. November included many gray days with heavy rolling clouds that reminded Chief Tibeash of what animals?

3. What was it Chief Tibeash suggested Hank's ice boat would be suitable for chasing when these animals crossed the lake?

4. Gabby was what type of bird that remained through the winter instead of flying south?

5. It was said that mosquito netting was too course to keep out what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the things Jim noted about July?

2. What did Jim describe about tent options?

3. How did Jim once evade the danger of the woods on fire?

4. How did Jim stipulate he went when he traveled?

5. How did the Indians construct their stilts?

6. How was the game of snow-snakes played?

7. What was it Chief Tibeash explained to Jim about the tracks of a large dog wolf revealed?

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

9. What were recommendations about smoked cheese?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim stipulated that canoe paddles varied as people did, and he had recommendations as to how one should be constructed. What requirements did he stipulate regarding the "blank" from which a paddle was to be made? What were dimensions of different paddle types? What tools were used? What were the steps involved? What did Rowlands advise about the care of a paddle?

Essay Topic 2

How did Jim elaborate on the clear skies of a northern February night? What did he relate about the moonlight of that month? What were the traditional patterns the stars formed that he discussed? What did he convey about the Indian patterns he liked better?

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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