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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Helen doing when she had an accident in the cabin?
(a) Investigating a hole in the roof.
(b) Investigating a faulty trap door.
(c) Chasing a mouse.
(d) Cutting onions.

2. What damage did the storm do?
(a) Pulled off some of the roof.
(b) Started a river through the living room.
(c) Flooded the basement.
(d) Flooded the upstairs bedrooms.

3. Who gave the Hoovers the lead they followed?
(a) A relative.
(b) A friend.
(c) A colleague of Adrian's.
(d) The U.S. Forest Service.

4. What happened to Adrian when he and Helen returned to Chicago?
(a) He injured his back.
(b) He fell.
(c) He got in a car accident.
(d) He fell ill.

5. Where did Helen and Adrian Hoover plan to get water when they could?
(a) From the lake.
(b) From rainfall off the roof.
(c) From the nearby brook.
(d) From the spring in their basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Helen's initial leave for?

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

3. Who expressed skepticism that Helen's plan would benefit Adrian?

4. What did the Hoovers ask the Larimers?

5. Who were Sven and Hilda Peterson?

(see the answer key)

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