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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Good Life Continues, Chapters Five through Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much heat does an old-fashioned fireplace allow to go up the chimney?
(a) Nine-tenths.
(b) 99 percent.
(c) 10 percent.
(d) 3/4ths.

2. How did the Nearings decide to "warn" people before they arrived about life on their farm?
(a) They wrote a personal note to each visitor.
(b) They discouraged visitors with a newsletter.
(c) They created a form letter.
(d) They called and talked to each visitor.

3. Who could "smell a frost coming?"
(a) Helen.
(b) Scott.
(c) Floyd Hurd.
(d) Jack Lightfoot.

4. What, according to the Nearings, made a parsnip tasty?
(a) A little sea salt.
(b) Freezing would convert their starch into sugar.
(c) Honey.
(d) Syrup.

5. What did the Nearings eat from?
(a) Plates.
(b) Plastic plates.
(c) China.
(d) Wooden bowls.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Nearings keep records of their projects at the farm?

2. How were the Nearings travel expenses paid when they were asked to speak or lecture?

3. In Vermont, what did the Nearings NOT use to keep food cold?

4. What did the Nearings find that made a perfect base for their house in Vermont?

5. How did the Nearings get stones to build their buildings?

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