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

2. The farmer also sells some_________ here and there to make money.
(a) Flowers.
(b) Deer.
(c) Bison.
(d) Trees.

3. In the stump of an old __________ the author finds many wide, deep grub holes.
(a) Pine.
(b) Poplar.
(c) Oak.
(d) Maple.

4. In "April 21," the author and Stuart, his son, take ___________.
(a) A walk in the woods.
(b) A drawing course together.
(c) A vacation.
(d) A swim in the river.

5. The author decides to make maple syrup with whom?
(a) His son.
(b) His wife.
(c) His students.
(d) His neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the author goes for a walk in his snowshoes, what does he observe?

2. In this section, whom does the farmer meet with at the cabin?

3. How does the author act with the townspeople?

4. In "November 28 More Flies," how does the the author attempt to rid his cabin of flies?

5. What does the author do before cooking and eating the fish that he and his neighbor catch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place in "March 31"? How might the author feel about this?

2. Describe the metamorphosis taking place in the Maine woods. How might the author feel about this?

3. What takes place in "December 29 Winter Ecology?" Why might the author do this?

4. What does the author notice about the squirrels in "March 20-21"? What are your thoughts regarding the squirrels' behavior?

5. How do Stuart's classmates respond to his father? How important might their reactions be to how he perceives his father? Why?

6. How does the author deal with his "cabin fever"?

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

8. What observations does the author make in "May 15 Weeds in Huckleberry Bog"? What might be the significance of this?

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

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

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