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Take Marsha's little survey to see how much you know about the North woods!

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1) What are the four seasons in Northern Wisconsin?

Winter, Summer, Winter Again, and Way Below Zero
Fishing Season, Deer Season, Ice Fishing Season, and Bird Season
Mosquito Season, Fly Season, Beetle Season, Tick Season
Spring Thaw, Snowmobile Season, Dead Winter, Hibernation 

2) How do North woods mosquitoes differ from their southern relatives?

They're covered with long, wooly hair
They have three-inch fangs and talons
They have antlers
They have a two-quart capacity

3) What's the biggest attraction in the North woods?

The Mosquitoes
Big Bertha Henderson ober dare on Squash Lake
The nine-month long winters and arctic temperatures
The great, high-paying jobs

4) Why do people choose to move to the North woods?

They love the pristine, peaceful wilderness.
They love the mosquitoes, ticks, snow, and arctic temperatures.
They're either stupid or just plain crazy.
The want those great, high-paying jobs up there.

5) In the North woods, what does the yellow road sign with a deer's picture on it tell motorists?

Santa's Sleigh Crossing Ahead - Have a Happy Holiday
John Deer Dealer Ahead
Watch Out for Drunken Deer Hunters From Illinois Who Shoot At Anything That Moves!
Bambi's Going To Jump Out and Wreck Your New Car

6) If you can't reach Tom and Marsha by phone on winter weekends, where might they most likely be?

Frolicking in the freshly fallen snow or skinny dipping under the ice-covered lake out back.
Playing the slots at the local casino, trying to make enough money to relocate.
Frozen solid in the back yard.

7) To what does the North woods term "cabin fever" refer?

The phenomenon of Chicagoans rushing up north to purchase their very own cabin in the North woods.
The only reason grandma has that uncontrollable urge to visit the casino and gamble.
A deadly allergic reaction to winter found only in the arctic tundra of the North woods.

8) What is the coldest spot in the North woods?