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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. How did the Hoovers feel when the delivery truck arrived?
(a) Disoriented seeing their things in the cabin.
(b) Homesick.
(c) Kingly and expansive with so much space.
(d) Short on space.

2. What did Jacques Plessis give the Hoovers?
(a) Advice on how to weather the winter in the cabin.
(b) Advice on trapping game.
(c) Advice on getting rid of mice.
(d) A tip on cheap firewood.

3. What was Adrian concerned about as the temperature began to fluctuate?
(a) The bears would wake from hibernation and threaten their food supply.
(b) They wouldn't be able to attract animals any more.
(c) The toboggan wouldn't float on the snow any more.
(d) Heavier snow would cave in the roof.

4. What physical state was Jacques Plessis in when he found the Hoovers' cabin?
(a) Frostbitten.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Delirious.
(d) Half-starved.

5. What did Helen watch after the wood loading was finished?
(a) A bear.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) Squirrels.
(d) Deer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the change in temperature change Helen and Adrian Hoover's routine?

2. What trait of Jacques Plessis inspired Helen?

3. How did the Hoovers try to conserve wood?

4. What did the Hoovers use after their air-tight stove nearly melted?

5. What did George Wilson ultimately want from the Hoovers?

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