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

2. What are Helen and Adrian Hoover surprised by when the moving truck arrives?
(a) The amount of furniture they have.
(b) How quickly everything was put away.
(c) The cost.
(d) How unnecessary their things are here.

3. What was the sheriff's conclusion on the accident?
(a) The other driver was driving while inebriated.
(b) No one was at fault.
(c) The Hoovers were at fault for driving without headlights.
(d) The other driver was at fault for crossing the center line.

4. What was Adrian's diagnosis?
(a) Detached ribs.
(b) Bruised heart.
(c) Punctured lung.
(d) Bruised knees.

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

6. What did Adrian make for hauling meat?
(a) A toboggan.
(b) A sledge.
(c) A sled.
(d) A trailer.

7. Where did the Hoovers spend the night after the accident?
(a) At home.
(b) With the Petersons.
(c) With the Andersons.
(d) With the Larimers.

8. How long did Helen and Adrian Hoover take to decide to buy the cabin?
(a) Three days.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) A day.
(d) An hour.

9. What created the jarring sensation Helen felt during the rainstorm?
(a) The roof sagging.
(b) A basement wall giving way.
(c) The wind moving the cabin.
(d) The floor rotting out.

10. How much money did the Hoovers have, total, after the accident?
(a) $20.
(b) $2,200.
(c) $7,200.
(d) $200.

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

12. How long was Helen's initial leave for?
(a) Two months.
(b) A year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During what season does the book open?

2. Where did the Hoovers dine after returning to the cabin?

3. Helen's boss send her to speak to ______________.

4. What was Adrian's plan for making money?

5. What did Adrian tell Helen about the large cabin when they were trying to conserve wood?

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