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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, February, The Stars and the Silence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jim noted many changes in the ways the Indians lived during the 30 years he had known them, except that most still did what?
(a) Used hand-made cutting instruments.
(b) Clung to birch bark canoes.
(c) Wore moccasins year-round.
(d) Maintained respect for all things in nature.

2. What birds were seen as they first flew up and struck weed tops, and then settled and fed on seeds that fell in the snow?
(a) Snow buntings.
(b) Snowbirds.
(c) Snow geese.
(d) Snow owls.

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

4. Wolves were heard at Cache Lake in February, but not as much as at what other location?
(a) Snow Goose Lake.
(b) Knothole Lake.
(c) Shining Tree Lake.
(d) Thunder Lake.

5. Jim chose what site on Cache Lake for his cabin?
(a) A knoll.
(b) A meadow.
(c) An inlet.
(d) An island.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what purpose did Chief Tibeash fell dead trees when camping?

2. The stars on February nights were compared with sparkling jewels of what color on a black background?

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

4. Cree Indians viewed the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) as the Great Bear constellation, and the three stars in the handle as what?

5. Why did the cold in the north country not feel as uncomfortable as that further south if the right clothes were worn?

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