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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. In the section "September 20 Clearcuts," the author observes some wasps. This makes him think back to _____________.
(a) The wasps by his cabin.
(b) His own collection of wasps.
(c) His son's collection of wasps.
(d) His own father's collection of wasps.

2. The author observes that single leaves __________ turn different colors.
(a) Do not.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Do.

3. In "November 8-9 Jack?" the author observes a group of ravens that he has done what for?
(a) Built a nest.
(b) Set out food.
(c) Talked to.
(d) Saved.

4. The logging company uses dangerous ________________ to get rid of the trees.
(a) Poisonous sprays.
(b) Large chainsaws.
(c) Small explosions..
(d) Felling tools.

5. The author has observed that the small cemeteries are full of the families who first came to the area and that the majority of gravestones belong to whom?
(a) Women.
(b) Adults.
(c) Men.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the thing that surprises the author the most?

2. Eventually, what does Jack do?

3. On what does the author base his conclusions?

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

5. The author and his son plant a ______ oak near the cabin.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the author's sense of smell important to him?

2. Why does chopping wood make the author happy? What does this reveal about him?

3. What takes place in "The Time of Birdsong"? Why is this important to the author?

4. How is the author like Jack? Why?

5. How might the author's annual rendezvous be important, especially this year?

6. What happens to the author's vegetables? How might he feel about this?

7. How does Jack act like other ravens? How does the author predict this?

8. What does the author notice about the wasp and caterpillars?

9. What takes place in "September 27 Starting a Sugar Shack"?

10. Describe "October 1 The Foliage." How is "October 1 The Foliage" an important chapter?

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