1. What does Murray say caused him to lose his faith?
(a) The constant interference with his drinking.
(b) The talk of the end of the world, without a date.
(c) The fact he could only have one wife.
(d) The time committment.

2. What comment does Mrs. Steiner make causing Hagar to wonder how she knows so much about her?
(a) "I know who you are and what you've done."
(b) "Do you get used to life?"
(c) "I am a psychic"
(d) "Well if it isn't Hagar Shipley, I haven't seen you in ages."

3. When Murray realized Hagar is ill, what does he do?
(a) Leaves and doesn't come back.
(b) Urges her to sleep.
(c) Takes her to a doctor.
(d) Performs surgery in the cannery.

4. How does Hagar tell John that he can pull himself up? It is the same thing her father told her.
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) By getting a real job.
(c) With hard work and determination.
(d) Lying and cheating your partners.

5. What reduces all people in the Manawaka community to the same desperate level?
(a) A polio outbreak.
(b) The stock market crash.
(c) The new king.
(d) There is a drought.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 9 while at the cannery, before being taken to the hospital, who sympathizes with Hagar on the loss of her son, and in turn she sympathizes him on the loss of his son?

2. What two virtues does Hagar cite to John?

3. Who were Hagar's brothers?

4. What did Hagar fill the glass and silver wine decanter with?

5. What is John's plan for Arlene, so she doesn't leave?

(see the answer key)

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