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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 the temperature do when the wind changed in Chapter 6 "Time of Thawing"?
(a) Rose to 45º.
(b) Rose to zero.
(c) Fell to -45º.
(d) Fell to -30º.

2. How did the change in temperature change Helen and Adrian Hoover's routine?
(a) They had to stop using the toboggan.
(b) They could not keep their meat outside any more.
(c) They could get to town more often.
(d) They could stop chopping wood.

3. 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.

4. What was the weather on Thanksgiving?
(a) Snow.
(b) Sunshine.
(c) Sleet.
(d) Rain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the visitor want?

2. What did Helen and Adrian Hoover do about the incident?

3. What accident did Helen and Adrian Hoover almost have on the way to get wood?

4. What trait of Jacques Plessis inspired Helen?

5. What change in animal behavior did Helen notice in the beginning of Section II of Chapter 6, "Time of Thawing"?

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