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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Bram dies, how did Hagar soothe herself during this time in Manawaka?
(a) Visiting friends.
(b) Walking in the cemetery.
(c) Drinking John's potato liquor.
(d) Completely cleaning the Shipley house, even the attic.

2. How does Hagar comment on Bram Shipley's dancing?
(a) He has two left feet.
(b) He dances like a prince.
(c) He scoots his boots nicely.
(d) He is light on his feet.

3. What was the real reason that Hagar told Mr. Oatley she needed a few more weeks in Manawaka?
(a) Her son died.
(b) The farm needed tending to.
(c) She really liked it there.
(d) She didn't want to leave John alone.

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

5. How does Hagar feel about going to Silverthreads Nursing Home?
(a) She doesn't want to go.
(b) She thinks the idea is premature.
(c) She wants to take time to think about it.
(d) She is excited to go and be with people her own age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hagar notice about the little girl and boy playing house?

2. How does Hagar get to the hospital to deliver her second son, John?

3. What does the stone angel remind Hagar of?

4. Upon her arrival at Jess' house, with the box labeled "Clara Shipley", who does Hagar find talking to Jess?

5. What is the Currie family war cry?

(see the answer key)

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