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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. Who were Sven and Hilda Peterson?
(a) Proprietors of a lodge.
(b) Helen's cousins.
(c) Owners of the land Helen and Adrian Hoover wanted to buy.
(d) Adrian's bosses.

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

3. What was Sven's recommendation after the storm?
(a) To move to another place.
(b) To move out.
(c) To get professional assistance.
(d) To give the place up.

4. What did the Hoovers plan to do during their vacation?
(a) Rest and relax.
(b) Write memoirs.
(c) Volunteer their time.
(d) Look for property.

5. What motivated Helen to suggest her plan?
(a) The promise of cheap land.
(b) The possibility of more responsibility and income.
(c) Chronic headaches.
(d) Reading about national parks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the Hoovers ask the Larimers?

3. What was Helen's plan for making money?

4. During what season does the book open?

5. What did Helen say she had always wanted to do?

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