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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 "Cows," why does the author go into town?
(a) To buy supplies.
(b) To have a meal at the diner.
(c) To see his son.
(d) To meet with friends.

2. When the author and his friend get to the stream, can any fish be found?
(a) Yes, a few.
(b) Yes, but not at first.
(c) Yes, many.
(d) No.

3. The author ponders about the first Native Americans who discovered __________.
(a) How to cook squirrel.
(b) How to hunt.
(c) How to catch squirrels.
(d) How to make maple syrup.

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) Peach.
(b) Plum.
(c) Lemon.
(d) Apple.

5. Where does the author take a trip to in "May 2"?
(a) To Vermont.
(b) To town.
(c) To New York City.
(d) To Bog Stream.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "April 21," the author and Stuart, his son, take ___________.

2. What occurs in "January 13"?

3. What does the author see the squirrels licking?

4. The author concluded that the squirrels had developed a way of making ___________.

5. In the last section, "May 24 Graduation," the author makes the trip back to his university to see ________ graduate.

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place in "Early February"? What is your reaction to this? Why?

2. What takes place in "January 5 Bog Trip"? How might this affect the students?

3. How important are these fishing expeditions for the author? Why?

4. Describe the author's walk in "April 28 Free Search." Why does he do this?

5. What is the most important aspect of hunting for the author? Why?

6. Describe the snow storm. How does it affect the author?

7. What experiment does the author perform with the squirrels? Why?

8. What does the author realize about the ravens in "December 23 Ravens"? How does this affect his behavior?

9. How does the author feel about the mice and flies? Why? How does this compare to how he feels about other animals?

10. Describe the author's smelting trip with Bill. Do you agree with their conclusion? Why or why not?

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