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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, March, Strong Winds in the Sugar Bush.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. March was the start of the transition into the spring season, one sign of which was what?
(a) Red squirrels that chattered from the maple tops.
(b) First geese as they began to fly north.
(c) Stormy weather that came in like a lamb and went out as a lion.
(d) Deciduous trees began to shed leaves to make way for new buds.
2. If one did not have a compass, what was suggested one could use?
(a) The wind and clouds.
(b) The sun and rocks.
(c) The clouds and rocks.
(d) The wind and sun.
3. What was related to have been some of the fun when ice fishing?
(a) Cutting an ice hole likely to yield fish.
(b) Locating a place to promptly cook the catch.
(c) Playing a harmonica while sitting and fishing.
(d) Fishing near a buddy and trading tales.
4. The stars on February nights were compared with sparkling jewels of what color on a black background?
(a) Pure white.
(b) Gold.
(c) Silver.
(d) Blue-white.
5. The Indians in the north country referred to January as Kushapawasticanum o Pesim which meant what?
(a) The Moon of Great Cold.
(b) The Sky of Many Stars.
(c) The Time of Sleeping Bear.
(d) The Lake of No Canoe.
Short Answer Questions
1. What time of year was it when Jim first came upon Cache Lake?
2. Jim chose what site on Cache Lake for his cabin?
3. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?
4. What was described as a good way to store fish in the winter?
5. Jim described how he made a bread knife from what type of blade?
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