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

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

3. What did the Hoovers' visitor complain about?
(a) Hunger.
(b) The black flies.
(c) Having a hectic day.
(d) Pain.

4. What did Jacques Plessis offer the Hoovers?
(a) Money for their help.
(b) Free firewood for their help.
(c) Help if his tip does not pan out.
(d) Assistance if he can ever offer it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Adrian do to accommodate the change in temperature?

3. How did Adrian expect to load the wood?

4. What did Adrian make for hauling meat?

5. What was Helen afraid of when she heard that George Wilson was suing her and Adrian?

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