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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Alec's wife was alive, what was the only garden chore he had?
(a) Pulling weeds.
(b) Tilling the soil.
(c) Planting seeds.
(d) Digging the potatoes.

2. Where did Vera live in a hotel after being discharged from the army?
(a) Ottawa.
(b) Montreal.
(c) Kingston.
(d) Toronto.

3. How old was Daniel when his father died?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 7 months.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 4 years.

4. What color is the hatband on Alec's hat in Chapter 3?
(a) Grey and burgundy.
(b) Black and tan.
(c) Red and navy.
(d) Brown and cream.

5. What does Alec dream in Chapter 1?
(a) He is climbing.
(b) He is falling.
(c) He is drowning under ice.
(d) He is in a fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Alec when he decided he needed to take on Billy Atkins?

2. When did Martha live?

3. What color did Vera dye her hair after her mother died?

4. How many winters did Alec work cutting ice?

5. What was Alec's occupation until he was 52?

(see the answer key)

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