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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hagar and John go to town to sell eggs, who does she see flirting with John?
(a) Jess Shipley.
(b) Aunt Doll.
(c) Gladys Shipley.
(d) Arlene Simmons.

2. How does Hagar feel about her world in the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) It is smaller than a matchbox.
(b) Everything is coming up roses.
(c) It is even smaller, after being moved to the semi-private room.
(d) It is larger than life.

3. What was Telford and Lottie's plan for Arlene, to get her away from John?
(a) To go East and live with her Aunt Doll.
(b) To go East and raise horses.
(c) To go East and earn money for a year.
(d) To go to the convent.

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

5. Where did Murray meet his wife, Lou?
(a) Bible camp.
(b) Tabernacle, where his grandfather preached.
(c) Local saloon where she danced.
(d) General store.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the hospital, when Hagar isn't allowed to get up and go to the bathroom by herself, what is her comment?

2. Hagar returns to Manawaka when Bram becomes very sick. Upon seeing Hagar for the first time in years, Bram doesn't recognize Hagar at first. Later, who does he tell her she reminds him of?

3. When John dies, a nurse urges Hagar to cry. She doesn't, why?

4. When Hagar returns to present time, she is startled by two things she is doing, what are they?

5. Sandra, Hagar's roommate in the hospital, is angry with Hagar when she is wheeled back in after surgery to remove her appendix. Why is Sandra angry with Hagar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Lottie Dreiser does not remember the incident described about the chicks. What does this say about Hagar as a narrator?

2. Describe how Hagar feels physically and mentally in the beginning of Chapter 7.

3. What do you think putting on pink lipstick does to the stone angel?

4. In the hospital what is the ultimate humiliation for Hagar, that causes her to have to give up total control? Does she accept this gracefully?

5. What is Hagar waiting for in Chapter 10, and in what other ways has she waited in the book?

6. John's death effected Hagar deeply. However, she was not able to show the emotion until she drinks wine with Mr. Lee. Why do you think that was?

7. How is John's character forming in Chapter 6?

8. What turns out to be Hagar's biggest character flaws?

9. Why do you think Hagar does not allow herself to cry in front of strangers?

10. How does Hagar view the nursing home?

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