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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, August, Harvest of the Wilderness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If one did not have a compass, what was suggested one could use?
(a) The sun and rocks.
(b) The clouds and rocks.
(c) The wind and clouds.
(d) The wind and sun.

2. Tiger, black, and spicebush swallowtails were three types of what depicted in the chapter covering July?
(a) Turtles.
(b) Caterpillars.
(c) Birds.
(d) Butterflies.

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

4. When Indians built canoes of birch bark, they sealed the seams with a pitch made from what?
(a) 1 part grease and 4 parts spruce gum.
(b) 1 part grease and 10 parts spruce gum.
(c) 1 part grease and 6 parts spruce gum.
(d) 1 part grease and 8 parts spruce gum.

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 Lake of No Canoe.
(c) The Sky of Many Stars.
(d) The Time of Sleeping Bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mal de raquette was another term for what?

2. Although hard on the shoulders, how was it suggested paddles might be lashed for portaging a canoe?

3. What was recommended about magnetizing needles?

4. What was Tripper given a piece of to chew on virtually endlessly?

5. It took how many gallons of sap from a maple to yield a good pound of sugar?

(see the answer key)

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