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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. In the winter, what did Adrian make some money doing?
(a) Repairing cars.
(b) Delivering mail.
(c) Writing advertisements.
(d) Woodworking.

2. What was the sheriff's conclusion on the accident?
(a) The other driver was at fault for crossing the center line.
(b) The other driver was driving while inebriated.
(c) The Hoovers were at fault for driving without headlights.
(d) No one was at fault.

3. What did Helen order with her mimeograph?
(a) Mailing lists.
(b) Pencils and ink.
(c) Paints and canvas.
(d) Envelopes for mass mailings.

4. What did Hilda bring to Helen and Adrian Hoover when they moved?
(a) A begonia.
(b) A wood stove.
(c) Their mail.
(d) A stew.

5. How would you describe the quantity of Christmas cards the Hoovers received?
(a) Superfluity.
(b) Dearth.
(c) Plethora.
(d) A reasonable number.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jacques Plessis give the Hoovers?

2. What month was it when Helen and Adrian Hoover discovered this news about the retirement check?

3. What did Helen begin to plan in Chapter 6 "Time of Thawing"?

4. What did the Hoovers plan to do during their vacation?

5. What surprise did Helen get when she looked at her finances?

(see the answer key)

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