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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the way to the hospital to deliver Marvin, Doris is scared, but doesn't admit it. What is she scared of?
(a) Potholes in the street.
(b) The dark.
(c) Needles.
(d) That she could die.

2. When it is clear that Bram is dying, Marvin comes to visit him. Hagar overhears Marvin tell Bram something that she wishes she could also say to Bram. What is it?
(a) Go to hell.
(b) I am sorry.
(c) You are important to me.
(d) We will be fine.

3. What two virtues does Hagar cite to John?
(a) Patience and honesty.
(b) Drinking and smoking.
(c) Hard work and self-motivation.
(d) Kindness and modesty.

4. What is the name of the lady that visits with Hagar at Silverthreads nursing home?
(a) Mrs. Steiner.
(b) Mrs. Franco.
(c) Elva Currie.
(d) Mavis Shipley.

5. What happened when Hagar didn't have enough money to send John to college?
(a) He started drinking and running around with fast women.
(b) Mr. Oatley got him a job in an office.
(c) He applied for a loan.
(d) He worked part-time and put himself through college.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hagar rarely visit her first son, Marvin, who lives nearby?

2. Why does Hagar return to Manawaka and the Shipley farm?

3. How is the Shipley house described?

4. How does Hagar respond when Mrs. Steiner says she hope to see Hagar again?

5. On the bus ride home from Dr. Corby's office Hagar cries when a young lady offers her seat to her. What is Hagar still unable to cry for?

(see the answer key)

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