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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, and its Aftermath, sections 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Hoovers use after their air-tight stove nearly melted?
(a) A log roller.
(b) Sterno.
(c) Propane heaters.
(d) Electric heaters.

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

3. How did Helen and Adrian Hoover get the oil to the house?
(a) The driver unloaded the drum at the house.
(b) Adrian rolled the drum.
(c) The driver rolled the drum.
(d) Helen rolled the drum.

4. Helen said that she wanted to deal humanely with ______________.
(a) Her writing.
(b) The bedbugs.
(c) The mouse infestation.
(d) The neighbors.

5. During what season does the book open?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jacques Plessis want from the Hoovers?

2. What will the Hoovers be giving up when they move to the cabin?

3. What did the Hoovers do when the Larimers refused their request?

4. What was the driver of the other car afraid of?

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

(see the answer key)

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