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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Chilikadrotna.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the mosses and grasses on top of Falls Mountain have in them that Dick says "is another world of beauty?"
(a) Crystals.
(b) Tiny flowers.
(c) Miniature butterflies.
(d) Lady bugs.

2. What words does Dick use to describe the sound of the Chilikadrotna River?
(a) Savage, awesome, terrifyingly beautiful.
(b) Shallow, smooth, warm.
(c) Sweet, calm, quiet.
(d) Rippling, choppy, dark.

3. How does Dick feel when he returns home after exploring the Chilikadrotna River?
(a) He has a sunburn on his back.
(b) Tired and thirsty.
(c) Old.
(d) A sense of accomplishment.

4. What is Dick's conclusion after he first tests the draft in his new fireplace?
(a) The fireplace needs to be shorter.
(b) It will be a working fireplace.
(c) He has to adjust the flue.
(d) He has to start over.

5. What is Dick's first reaction when the bear charges him on Falls Mountain?
(a) Throws a rock at the bear.
(b) Climbs a tree.
(c) Runs.
(d) Throws up his arms and yells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What noises does Dick hear the red runt make in "Red Runt"?

2. Why does Dick decide he must hunt on September 20th in "Camp Meat"?

3. What does Dick place in his cache in May?

4. What year did Sam meet Dick?

5. What does Dick mean when he says "That's living in the wilderness first class."

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