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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, April, Thundering Ice and Black Water.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was suggested as the first step to dry moccasins?
(a) Stuff them with bent birch twigs.
(b) Place them near the stove.
(c) Rub them with moose fat.
(d) Scrape out the moisture.

2. For what purpose did Chief Tibeash fell dead trees when camping?
(a) For spirits as dead trees left standing brought rain and bad luck.
(b) For camp perimeter as drier dead trees cracked louder and awakened.
(c) For fires as standing dead trees were drier than timber on the ground.
(d) For shelter as drier, standing dead trees repelled more moisture.

3. Jim wrote about a young man that once blazed a trail on the side he came from, and might have been lost on his return if he had not done what?
(a) Followed a creek downstream to a lake and found his way.
(b) Carried a map and compass to find his way out.
(c) Frequently looked behind himself upon his return.
(d) Located a landmark on a hill behind himself.

4. What was the easiest route to follow in the north country during the winter?
(a) The waterways.
(b) The trails.
(c) The ridge lines.
(d) The shorelines.

5. What was recommended as the first step in making one's initial pair of moccasins from moose hide?
(a) Put your foot on the hide and cut an outline one-half inch larger.
(b) Draw your footprint outline on a large cardboard piece.
(c) Cut two tie strings approximately twelve inches long.
(d) Make a test pair from old blanket or heavy cloth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Jim stored all his "treasured things" in an old chest that he kept where?

3. What was taught as the proper way to land a canoe ashore?

4. For sleeping in the open during winter, it was stated there was nothing to equal what kind of a robe?

5. Jim recommended which tool as the most valuable in the woods?

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