1. After possibly embarrassing Doris at Dr. Corby's office by talking to loud, what does Hagar promise to do?
(a) Speak softly from now on.
(b) Only speak when spoken to.
(c) Speak softly, but carry a big stick.
(d) Not open her mouth again.

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

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

4. Why didn't John want to apply for a scholarship or loan to go to college?
(a) He said he didn't have the brains.
(b) He said he didn't want to leave Arlene.
(c) He didn't know why he should since is mother made so much money with her stocks.
(d) He said he was too old and didn't have the brains.

5. After losing jobs, and not having money to go to college, what does John decided to do?
(a) Start selling Oriental wives, like Mr. Oatley.
(b) Go to the war.
(c) Go into show business.
(d) Return to Manawaka and the Shipley farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marvin is leaving Hagar, a nurse comments that Hagar's heart keeps on going. In response, what comment does Marvin make to the nurse about his mother?

2. What happened when Hagar would dance hard at parties?

3. What does the stone angel remind Hagar of?

4. What does Hagar tell Mr. Oatley about why she needed a few more weeks in Manawaka?

5. What is the stone angel?

(see the answer key)

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