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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 30 Cocoons, March 31, April 2 Dreams, April 3 Ice Fishing, April 4 Returns, April 8, April 11, April 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Excursions," the author and one of his students pull up samples of insects from ________.
(a) The mud.
(b) An old bird's nest.
(c) Below the ice in the stream.
(d) Near a tree.

2. Where are the students who arrive in "December 29 Winter Ecology" from?
(a) The author's high school.
(b) All over the country.
(c) The author's university.
(d) All over Maine.

3. What have many forest creatures invaded in "October 7 Housemates"?
(a) The author's barn.
(b) The author's yard.
(c) The author's house.
(d) The author's outhouse.

4. In his _______________ orchard he notices that below the snow, the mice had been active at gnawing away on the bark of the trees.
(a) Lemon.
(b) Peach.
(c) Apple.
(d) Plum.

5. During his daily_______, the author sees a web of many tiny caterpillars all flashing together in unison from side to side.
(a) Hike.
(b) Run.
(c) Walk.
(d) Bike ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author describes the awakening life in what chapter?

2. In "Late Summer Ramblings," the author writes about the changing of the seasons and the life cycle of ________.

3. In "Beginnings," the author tells us that he has what kind of contact with the outside world?

4. What caused the animals in the region to change?

5. In "April 8," what does the author check out on a dairy farm?

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