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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why is Hagar at the doctor's office?
(a) For back pain.
(b) For a cancer screening.
(c) For a lollipop.
(d) For stomach x-rays.

2. Why does Arlene Simmons bring John home one night?
(a) He is drunk.
(b) His car broke down.
(c) He is too lazy to drive himself home.
(d) He broke his leg delivering eggs.

3. What has been John's therapy for his dying father?
(a) Biting on a bullet.
(b) Stretching and good nutrition.
(c) Hydrocodone.
(d) Letting him drink the liquor he distilled.

4. In the beginning of Chapter 5, how does Doris try to sooth Hagar?
(a) By giving her wine.
(b) By asking her if she wants a sleeping pill.
(c) By making her some tea.
(d) By handing her a teddy bear.

5. What does Hagar find out when she calls Mrs. Conner, the doctor's wife, to introduce herself?
(a) The Conners don't have a son.
(b) The Conners have a daughter, who looks like a boy.
(c) The Conners are getting a divorce and moving away.
(d) The Conner's son is adopted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hagar form and alliance with in hopes of keeping John and Arlene from marrying?

2. Hagar wants to ask Marvin about his war experiences, too soothe him by listening, but doesn't. Why not?

3. At her visit to Silverthreads, Hagar is seated on the veranda for a cup of tea. What does she think the tea tastes like?

4. Who does John's manhood remind Hagar of?

5. What kind of house did the Currie's own?

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