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The Stone Angel | Quiz

Margaret Laurence
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The Stone Angel | Quiz

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1)

How did Hagar feel about John at his birth? (from Chapter 4)

Distant.
Full of pride and joy.
Strange and uncertain.
She felt an instant connection.
2)

Why does Hagar think the two men she loved died? (from Chapter 10)

Hard work.
Partly due to her restraint.
Drinking too much.
Broken hearts.
3)

In the beginning of Chapter 5, how does Doris try to soothe Hagar? (from Chapter 5)

By asking her if she wants a sleeping pill.
By making her some tea.
By giving her wine.
By handing her a teddy bear.
4)

When John is seven, what do the kids in town call his father? (from Chapter 4)

Mr. Shipley.
Sir Bramptom Shipley.
Sloppy Shipley.
"Bramble Shitley."
5)

Who does John tell Hagar his best friends are when they have moved to Mr. Oatley's home? (from Chapter 5)

Jason Currie and Telford.
Marvin and Lazarus.
A doctor's son and a funeral parlor owner's son.
A store owner's son and Lazarus.
6)

Why does Hagar rarely visit her first son, Marvin, who lives nearby? (from Chapter 6)

His wife, Doris, is obnoxious.
She feels uncomfortable around him.
He doesn't want his mother to visit.
She doesn't feel welcome.
7)

What has Hagar thrown joy aside for? (from Chapter 10)

Pride, humility, and grace.
Money, fame, and fortune.
Fear, restraint, and honesty.
Proper appearances, pride, and fear.
8)

Hagar's roommate needs a bedpan, but her nurse doesn't come. What does Hagar do? (from Chapter 10)

Starts yelling for the nurse.
Tells her to hold it.
Gets the bedpan for her.
Pretends like she is sleeping.
9)

Why did John continue to lose jobs? (from Chapter 6)

He stole merchandise.
He was lazy, like his father.
Companies were going out of business.
Some jobs were laying off people, others were temporary.
10)

Since Marvin manages her money, what money does Hagar plan to use to get to Shadow Point? (from Chapter 5)

She plans to get a job.
She plans to take money from Doris's purse.
She plans to use her pension check.
She plans to sell more Limoge china.
11)

What is John's plan for Arlene, so she doesn't leave? (from Chapter 8)

To elope.
To win the lottery.
To go with her.
To get her pregnant.
12)

Hagar wants to soothe Marvin by asking him to talk about his war experiences, but doesn't. Why not? (from Chapter 6)

She feels it is too late for this offer.
Marvin leaves to go be with Doris.
Marvin is crying too much.
She tries, but Marvin runs off crying.
13)

What does Hagar think about the amenities of the small night watchman's house at the cannery? (from Chapter 5)

She is upset about the mildewed mattress.
She takes pleasure in the view of the sea and thinks moving is a great adventure.
She thought it would do for now, but plans to get a better place.
She is happy to have a roof over her head.
14)

How long has Mrs. Dobereiner been at the hospital? (from Chapter 9)

Seven months.
One year.
One month.
Three months.
15)

What does Hagar sell to Lottie Telford for cash? (from Chapter 4)

Her silver and glass decanter.
Her mother's big chair.
Lots of eggs.
Her mother's opal earrings, silver candelabra, and Limoge china.
16)

Murray Lees says the watchman's dogs would have gotten him, if what hadn't been outside? (from Chapter 8)

A wounded gull.
A bear.
A gun.
A big stick.
17)

How does Elva suggest that Hagar relieve the pain in her chest? (from Chapter 9)

Ask the doctor for a night shot.
Meditation and yoga.
Valuim.
Pray and sing.
18)

Who does Hagar deliver the box labeled "Clara Shipley" to? (from Chapter 7)

Aunt Doll.
Marvin.
Bram's daughter, Jess.
Bram's daughter, Gladys.
19)

After Hagar is found wandering the halls, what must the nurse do to her for her own safety? (from Chapter 10)

Strap her to a chair.
Put her in a straight-jacket.
Sedate her.
Send her to the naughty corner.
20)

Sandra is angry with Hagar when she is wheeled back in after surgery to remove her appendix. Why is Sandra angry with Hagar? (from Chapter 10)

For stealing the sheets off her bed.
For telling her the surgery wouldn't hurt.
For talking in her sleep.
For using bad language.
21)

Why didn't John want to apply for a scholarship or loan to go to college? (from Chapter 6)

He didn't know why he should since is mother made so much money with her stocks.
He said he didn't want to leave Arlene.
He said he didn't have the brains.
He said he was too old and didn't have the brains.
22)

At the end of Chapter 7, Hagar is in the woods, stops her daydreaming, and she realizes she doesn't have the strength to make it back to the groundskeeper's house. Where does she go instead? (from Chapter 7)

The cannery.
Marvin and Doris' house.
She takes a boat out to sea.
The bus station.
23)

Hagar returns to Manawaka when Bram becomes very sick. Upon seeing Hagar for the first time in years, Bram doesn't recognize her at first. Later, who does he tell her she reminds him of? (from Chapter 6)

Marvin.
Doris.
His first fat wife, Clara.
His daughters, Jess and Gladys.
24)

What do Hagar and Murray Lees share during their time together? (from Chapter 8)

Fresh water, wine, and chocolates.
Chocolates, cheese, and crackers.
Cigarettes, wine, and stories of their lives.
Pan-fried gull.
25)

Of what heritage are the Curries? (from Chapter 4)

Scottish.
German.
Irish.
Indonesian.
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