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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, October, Frost on Scarlet Leaves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A cold room in the ground was built of double board walls separated by 2"x4" uprights, and the space between filled with what substance?
(a) Pine cones.
(b) Sawdust.
(c) Sand.
(d) Wood chips.

2. Cree Indians viewed the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) as the Great Bear constellation, and the three stars in the handle as what?
(a) Paw tracks.
(b) Cubs.
(c) Hunters.
(d) Beehives.

3. When the sap was running freely, how many gallons were obtained per day from a good tree?
(a) Up to 1.
(b) 3 to 4.
(c) 1 to 2.
(d) 2 to 3.

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

5. It took how many gallons of sap from a maple to yield a good pound of sugar?
(a) 2 to 4.
(b) 1 to 3.
(c) 4 to 6.
(d) 3 to 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rice was considered an essential ration for what reason?

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

3. What was described as a good way to store fish in the winter?

4. Jim's grandfather, a seafaring man, frequently related that those who ventured out without what in their boats were foolish?

5. What board that was free of knots and had a straight grain was said to have been the right stock to make a light paddle from?

(see the answer key)

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