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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, July, The Moose Are in the Lakes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Chief Tibeash's hunting sled curved up in the front?
(a) It was wedged in-between a tree fork and tied back for pressure.
(b) It was soaked on end in about 4-6 inches of cold water.
(c) It was steamed slowly over a fire in wet cloth or moss.
(d) It was laid upside down over a log with a heavy rock on the the front..

2. What mythological figure was January named after that had two faces so he could look ahead and behind simultaneously?
(a) Junos.
(b) Janus.
(c) Julian.
(d) Janes.

3. Jim constructed new furniture during the rainy season in April and provided a diagram to show how he built what?
(a) A split-log table and bench.
(b) An oak and woven cane chair.
(c) An ash bookcase.
(d) A birch and pine swing seat.

4. What was viewed as the biggest mistake individuals could make regarding their compasses?
(a) To become suspicious of them.
(b) Place them on the ground.
(c) Hold them too far away.
(d) Set them on logs or stumps.

5. Jim made bait rods for fishing from what in February?
(a) Old fencing foils.
(b) Spruce pine sapplings.
(c) Collapsible automobile radio antenas.
(d) Old rifle cleaning rods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim's memories of his grandmother having read to him as a youngster from "Swiss Family Robinson" were always stirred by what?

2. Mal de raquette was another term for what?

3. Wolves were heard at Cache Lake in February, but not as much as at what other location?

4. What was served at the January picnic under the big spruce?

5. Spring was a good time for casting animal tracks as the wet ground made nice prints, especially when found where?

(see the answer key)

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