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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, A Beginning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Blondie?
(a) A weasel.
(b) A doe.
(c) A cat.
(d) A bird.

2. How did Helen's attempts to socialize with the locals tend to go?
(a) She made several good friends.
(b) She slowly gained their confidence and sympathy.
(c) She repeatedly had confrontations.
(d) She always said the wrong thing.

3. How did the Hoovers put the fire out?
(a) With snow.
(b) With water.
(c) With a fire extinguisher.
(d) By choking the stove.

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

5. What did Jacques Plessis give the Hoovers?
(a) A tip on cheap firewood.
(b) Advice on trapping game.
(c) Advice on getting rid of mice.
(d) Advice on how to weather the winter in the cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Hoovers realize as a result of the fire?

2. What position were the Hoovers in with regard to insurance after the accident?

3. What animal did Helen have to drive out of the basement in Adrian's absence?

4. What did the butcher throw in with their order?

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

(see the answer key)

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