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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Mrs. Dobereiner been at the hospital?
(a) Three months.
(b) Seven months.
(c) One year.
(d) One month.

2. On the train ride out of town, what does John confess happened to the plaid-pin of the Curries?
(a) He dropped it in the well.
(b) He traded it to Lazarus Tonnerre for a jackknife.
(c) He gave it to Marvin.
(d) He lost it.

3. How does Elva suggest that Hagar relieve the pain in her chest?
(a) Valuim.
(b) Meditation and yoga.
(c) Pray and sing.
(d) Ask the doctor for a night shot.

4. The night after Bram's funeral, who was the one who cried?
(a) Charlie Bean.
(b) John.
(c) Hagar.
(d) Marvin.

5. What two virtues does Hagar cite to John?
(a) Patience and honesty.
(b) Kindness and modesty.
(c) Hard work and self-motivation.
(d) Drinking and smoking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Murray say caused him to lose his faith?

2. At age 90, Hagar recalls only two things she has done truly free. What are they?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 7, Hagar wakes up to her first morning at the fish cannery, she thinks it would be nice to be home, but would never admit this to Doris. Why?

4. When will Elva get to go home from the hospital?

5. When it is clear that Bram is dying, Marvin comes to visit him. Hagar overhears Marvin tell Bram something that she wishes she could also say to Bram. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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