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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. When the elephants disappear, the author notices that the ground is covered with _______.
(a) Ravens.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Straw.
(d) Meat.

2. The author is quite proud about __________.
(a) The progress of his garden.
(b) The progress of his cutting.
(c) The progress of his research.
(d) The progress of the ravens.

3. For what sound does the author still listen intently?
(a) The kinglet.
(b) The sparrow.
(c) The robin.
(d) The raven.

4. In "January 31," the author must deal with extreme cold weather as well as the return of _______.
(a) The flies.
(b) The mice.
(c) The deer.
(d) The ravens.

5. For how many days does the intensive class which the author teaches every winter at his cabin last?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "March 20-21 First Tappers," what does the author notice about the squirrels?

2. The author cooks mice for the students. How do they feel about eating mouse?

3. After thinking about some bizarre encounters that he recently had with the logging company, what does the author decide?

4. In his _______________ orchard he notices that below the snow, the mice had been active at gnawing away on the bark of the trees.

5. In one he sees a huge _____________ owl starting at him.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is taking place in "March 13 Storm Warnings"? Why do the people act and feel this way?

2. Describe "April 20." Is the author's life a simple one? Why or why not?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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