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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Helen feel about living in the cabin when Adrian went to get the mail at the end of Section 4 "...And its aftermath"?
(a) At home in the wilderness.
(b) Terrified of the winter.
(c) Dwarfed by the extent of the woods and the cold.
(d) Nostalgic for the city.

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

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

4. Where did the Hoovers dine after returning to the cabin?
(a) In the cabin.
(b) At the lake.
(c) In the basement.
(d) On the porch.

5. What was Helen doing when she had an accident in the cabin?
(a) Cutting onions.
(b) Investigating a faulty trap door.
(c) Investigating a hole in the roof.
(d) Chasing a mouse.

6. What was the extent of the damage to the Hoovers' car?
(a) The damage was merely cosmetic.
(b) There was no damage to the car.
(c) The car was not driveable.
(d) Repairs would cost more than the car was worth.

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

8. What did Helen watch after the wood loading was finished?
(a) Squirrels.
(b) Deer.
(c) A bear.
(d) Butterflies.

9. What did Helen and Adrian Hoover use to cool down their stove when it was overheating?
(a) A fire extinguisher.
(b) Water.
(c) Snow.
(d) Blankets.

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

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

12. What did the Hoovers do when the Larimers refused their request?
(a) Did the work themselves.
(b) Bought their property.
(c) Built another cabin.
(d) Relocated.

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

14. What accident did Helen and Adrian Hoover almost have on the way to get wood?
(a) They nearly lost the trailer.
(b) They nearly drove off the road.
(c) They nearly hit a deer.
(d) They nearly collided with a construction vehicle.

15. What created the jarring sensation Helen felt during the rainstorm?
(a) A basement wall giving way.
(b) The floor rotting out.
(c) The wind moving the cabin.
(d) The roof sagging.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Helen impressed by after the accident?

2. What was Helen surprised by when she got to town?

3. What damage did the storm do?

4. Who was with the driver of the other car?

5. How did Helen and Adrian Hoover get the oil to the house?

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