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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Unexpected....

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John Anderson assure Helen and Adrian Hoover he would do?
(a) Divert the rainwater away from the house.
(b) Purify their water supply.
(c) Repair the cabin.
(d) Put in a well.

2. What did Adrian suggest they do until they could get an oil stove?
(a) Bundle up.
(b) Use wood.
(c) Move back to Chicago.
(d) Exercise to keep warm.

3. Adrian planned to buy wood from ____________.
(a) The Larimers.
(b) John Anderson.
(c) Workers who had been widening the road.
(d) Sven.

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

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 motivated Helen to suggest her plan?

2. Where did Helen and Adrian Hoover plan to get water when they could?

3. What did Helen and Adrian Hoover try to get rid of by opening the windows?

4. What damage did the storm do?

5. During what season does the book open?

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