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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. Why did the photographer show up at the cabin?
(a) To photograph the damage to the roof.
(b) To follow up on a magazine contract Helen signed.
(c) To take pictures of birds.
(d) To assess the value of the property.

2. What caused the fire?
(a) An oil lamp.
(b) Grease on the stove.
(c) Creosote buildup.
(d) A candle.

3. What did Helen and Adrian Hoover do about the incident?
(a) Phoned a contractor.
(b) Spent hours cleaning up.
(c) Laughed.
(d) Called the ambulance.

4. What was Helen afraid of when she heard that George Wilson was suing her and Adrian?
(a) Having to travel to town for legal proceedings.
(b) Having to pay a lawyer.
(c) Having to appear in court.
(d) Losing their property.

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 didn't know anything about it.
(d) He thought he could get some money out of the insurance companies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the Hoovers put the fire out?

3. What did Helen do with the money that came through?

4. Where would Helen and Adrian Hoover have to winter?

5. What did Adrian unleash when he was working on the roof?

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