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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Time of Thawing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where would Helen and Adrian Hoover have to winter?
(a) In Chicago.
(b) In the Larimers' cabin.
(c) In the log cabin.
(d) In the larger cabin.

2. What was Helen afraid of when she heard that George Wilson was suing her and Adrian?
(a) Having to pay a lawyer.
(b) Having to appear in court.
(c) Losing their property.
(d) Having to travel to town for legal proceedings.

3. What windfall did Helen and Adrian Hoover get at the beginning of spring?
(a) Checks from relatives.
(b) A refund from the oil company.
(c) A refund on their taxes.
(d) A bank error in their favor.

4. What did Adrian do to accommodate the change in temperature?
(a) Added extra blankets to the bed at night.
(b) Moved the meat next door.
(c) Started gathering bulbs and roots for cooking.
(d) Cut more wood.

5. Who showed up after Helen and Adrian Hoover put out the fire?
(a) A fireman.
(b) A policeman.
(c) Someone from the weather service.
(d) An FBI agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the fire?

2. What caught fire in the cabin?

3. What was it about Helen's retirement check that had Helen and Adrian Hoover nervous?

4. Why did the photographer show up at the cabin?

5. How did the Hoovers put the fire out?

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