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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was George Wilson?
(a) The driver of the car the Hoovers were in the accident with.
(b) The doctor.
(c) The road construction crew chief.
(d) The sheriff.

2. What was Helen surprised by when she got to town?
(a) The sights and sounds of civilization.
(b) Everyone already knew who she and Adrian were.
(c) The friendliness of strangers.
(d) Everything was closed.

3. What position were the Hoovers in with regard to insurance after the accident?
(a) They have to pay for repairs.
(b) They are covered after paying a $500 deductible.
(c) The other driver's insurance will cover repairs.
(d) They are covered.

4. What was Adrian's plan for making money?
(a) Working on the road building crew.
(b) Selling his investments.
(c) Selling the larger cabin.
(d) Working in advertising.

5. Helen's boss send her to speak to ______________.
(a) A real estate broker.
(b) A friend of his.
(c) A home health aide company.
(d) A psychiatrist.

6. What did Helen find when she woke from her nap after the accident?
(a) She had injured her ribs.
(b) She couldn't see.
(c) She had a concussion.
(d) Her knees were injured.

7. What was the liquid which Adrian thought was oil?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Varnish.
(c) Oil.
(d) Propane.

8. How long did Helen and Adrian Hoover take to decide to buy the cabin?
(a) A day.
(b) An hour.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Three days.

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

10. What was it about Helen's retirement check that had Helen and Adrian Hoover nervous?
(a) The money was already spent when it came.
(b) The check isn't coming.
(c) The check was less than they expected.
(d) The check will be delayed.

11. What was Adrian Hoover's job?
(a) Chemist.
(b) Publicity agent.
(c) Art director.
(d) Optician.

12. What trait of Jacques Plessis inspired Helen?
(a) His tenacity.
(b) His tenderness.
(c) His honesty.
(d) His intelligence.

13. What had John Anderson done to the basement when Helen and Adrian Hoover were gone?
(a) Installed a drainage system.
(b) Poured concrete on the floor.
(c) Filled it in with dirt.
(d) Reinforced the walls.

14. What did Helen and Adrian Hoover try to get rid of by opening the windows?
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) Smoke from their fire.
(c) Moths.
(d) The smell of mildew.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the sheriff's conclusion on the accident?

3. What did Adrian tell Helen about the large cabin when they were trying to conserve wood?

4. What was the weather on Thanksgiving?

5. What did the Petersons give Helen and Adrian Hoover?

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