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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kept impinging on the cemetery plots?
(a) Cats.
(b) Bermuda grass.
(c) Wild and native flowers.
(d) Bees and grasshoppers.

2. At her visit to Silverthreads, Hagar is seated on the veranda for a cup of tea. What does she think the tea tastes like?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Jasmine.
(c) Wild flowers in spring.
(d) Hemlock.

3. Why do Marvin and Doris want to send Hagar to Silverthreads?
(a) Doris can't stand Hagar and thinks she is mean.
(b) Doris can't keep up with the workload from Hagar's bed wetting.
(c) Marvin is afraid Hagar will burn the house down with her smoking.
(d) Marvin and Doris both want some time to themselves.

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

5. How did Jason Currie discipline his sons?
(a) With trips to the library.
(b) With a belt.
(c) With switches.
(d) With harsh words.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hagar feel about going to Silverthreads Nursing Home?

2. What did Bram do after the harvest was over?

3. How does Hagar refer to the house when her, Marvin, and Doris leave Silverthreads?

4. How is the Shipley house described?

5. What does the stone angel remind Hagar of?

(see the answer key)

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