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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. It was recommended that any bacon taken was lean for what reason?
(a) Fat bacon left little once fried.
(b) Fat bacon was tougher.
(c) Lean bacon was healthier.
(d) Lean bacon kept longer.

2. Jim's grandfather, a seafaring man, frequently related that those who ventured out without what in their boats were foolish?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) A fresh water supply.
(c) A compass.
(d) A handgun.

3. The stars on February nights were compared with sparkling jewels of what color on a black background?
(a) Silver.
(b) Blue-white.
(c) Pure white.
(d) Gold.

4. The scent of what animals troubled deer and moose the most?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Bears.
(c) Skunks.
(d) Wild boars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. It was said that mosquito netting was too course to keep out what?

2. Jim stated he one day hoped to glue together thin strips of white holly and dark wood into a block to carve a what?

3. What were the little wooden pipes used to tap sugar maples for sap called?

4. Jim recalled one Thanksgiving he shared with Chief Tibeash and Hank where what was the only thing wrong?

5. A pair of canoes were sometimes lashed together how far apart with saplings across the stern and forward thwarts?

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