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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, January, Long Nights and Deep Snows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Indian paddle stroke Chief Tibeash used was short, began at the waist, and ended with a thrust from what point?
(a) The shoulders.
(b) The wrists.
(c) The biceps.
(d) The cross arm.

2. Describe the appearance of Chief Tibeash?
(a) Large, stout, and having flabby, weak muscles.
(b) Medium, flacid, and having infirm, aged muscles.
(c) Small, lean, and having tough, strong muscles.
(d) Tall, lean, and having tough, strong muscles.

3. How long was it from the time Jim initially happened upon Cache Lake until he first returned?
(a) Several years.
(b) A week.
(c) A year.
(d) A month.

4. What were snow goggles?
(a) Blue wraparound glasses treated with ultraviolet radiation.
(b) Metallic gray sunglasses treated with ultraviolet radiation.
(c) Cardboard or soft pinewood goggles with thin slit cuts for vision.
(d) Goggles with photogray lenses treated with ultraviolet radiation.

5. What was served at the January picnic under the big spruce?
(a) Broiled fish, green beans, dumplings, and pie.
(b) Bear steaks, squash, sweet potatoes, and rolls.
(c) Venison steaks, onion rings, potatoes, and biscuits.
(d) Turkey, carrots, salad, and cornbread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was recommended as the first step in making one's initial pair of moccasins from moose hide?

2. Jim obtained the speeds for a wind gauge he built when he tested it in what manner?

3. If one did not have a compass, what was suggested one could use?

4. Jim enjoyed a feeling of danger in which seasonal air?

5. What was the term used when the early morning mist that hung over the lake was referred to?

(see the answer key)

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