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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who expressed skepticism that Helen's plan would benefit Adrian?
(a) Adrian.
(b) The psychiatrist.
(c) Helen's boss.
(d) Helen.

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

4. What did Helen feel about living in the cabin when Adrian went to get the mail at the end of Section 4 "...And its aftermath"?
(a) Nostalgic for the city.
(b) Dwarfed by the extent of the woods and the cold.
(c) Terrified of the winter.
(d) At home in the wilderness.

5. What had John Anderson done to the basement when Helen and Adrian Hoover were gone?
(a) Installed a drainage system.
(b) Reinforced the walls.
(c) Poured concrete on the floor.
(d) Filled it in with dirt.

6. What was Adrian Hoover's job?
(a) Art director.
(b) Optician.
(c) Publicity agent.
(d) Chemist.

7. Helen said that she wanted to deal humanely with ______________.
(a) Her writing.
(b) The mouse infestation.
(c) The neighbors.
(d) The bedbugs.

8. What was it about Helen's retirement check that had Helen and Adrian Hoover nervous?
(a) The check will be delayed.
(b) The check isn't coming.
(c) The check was less than they expected.
(d) The money was already spent when it came.

9. What did George Wilson tell Helen and Adrian Hoover about the lawsuit he filed?
(a) He didn't know anything about it.
(b) He thought he might get away with something.
(c) He thought it was the only way to get money for repairs.
(d) He thought he could get some money out of the insurance companies.

10. Where was the guest cabin Helen and Adrian Hoover stayed at?
(a) Lake of the Woods.
(b) Lake Michigan.
(c) Lake Winnipesauke.
(d) Lake Superior.

11. How did the Hoovers try to conserve wood?
(a) By huddling near one heat source.
(b) By staying in bed as much as possible.
(c) By wearing all the clothes they have.
(d) By spending time outside the cabin.

12. What did Helen find when she woke from her nap after the accident?
(a) Her knees were injured.
(b) She had injured her ribs.
(c) She couldn't see.
(d) She had a concussion.

13. What was the driver of the other car afraid of?
(a) Having hurt anyone.
(b) Being sent to jail.
(c) Embarrassing himself.
(d) Not being able to afford repairs.

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

15. What did Adrian say he would use as a freezer?
(a) The barrel stove.
(b) The cellar.
(c) The larger cabin.
(d) The attic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Helen doing when she had an accident in the cabin?

2. What did the psychiatrist say isolation would do for Adrian?

3. What was Helen surprised by when she got to town?

4. During what season does the book open?

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

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