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

2. What will the Hoovers be giving up when they move to the cabin?
(a) Their income.
(b) Their families.
(c) Their savings.
(d) Their contact with the world.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helen begin to plan in Chapter 6 "Time of Thawing"?

2. How did the Hoovers put the fire out?

3. What was the weather on Thanksgiving?

4. What surprise did Helen get when she looked at her finances?

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

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