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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Hagar's father?
(a) Jason Currie, an Irish merchant who ran the town's store.
(b) Matt Currie, a financial advisor.
(c) Jason Currie, a Scottish merchant who ran the town's store.
(d) Jason Shipley, a farmer.

2. Who did Jason Currie remarry after Hagar's mother died?
(a) He didn't remarry.
(b) Arlene Dreiser.
(c) Lottie Dreiser.
(d) Aunt Doll.

3. Which of Hagar's sons does she say is like her father, Jason Currie?
(a) Charlie.
(b) John.
(c) Matt.
(d) Marvin.

4. What causes Hagar to cry on the bus ride home from Dr. Corby's office?
(a) She sits on a pin.
(b) She gets chewing gum stuck on her new shoes.
(c) A young woman offered Hagar her seat.
(d) The bus hits a bird.

5. What does Hagar think about the amenities of the small night watchman's house at the cannery?
(a) She is upset about the mildewed mattress.
(b) She is happy to have a roof over her head.
(c) She thought it would do for now, but plans to get a better place.
(d) She takes pleasure in the view of the sea and thinks moving is a great adventure.

6. Who does John tell Hagar his best friends are when they have moved to Mr. Oatley's home?
(a) A store owner's son and Lazarus.
(b) Jason Currie and Telford.
(c) Marvin and Lazarus.
(d) A doctor's son and a funeal parlor owner's son.

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

8. How does Hagar know her father is pleased with her?
(a) When he claps for her.
(b) When he calls her daughter.
(c) When he gives her money.
(d) When he smiles at her.

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

10. What do Marvin and Doris do when they want to go out to the movies?
(a) They tie Hagar to the bed.
(b) They take Hagar with them.
(c) They arrange for a sitter for Hagar.
(d) They tell Hagar to be good and leave.

11. What are Hagar's two hobbies?
(a) Baking bread and knitting.
(b) Playing cards and drinking.
(c) Drawing and singing.
(d) Remembering past time, "carping," and smoking cigarettes.

12. What does Hagar do as she sits on the bed in the little building at Shadow Point?
(a) Watches the darkness come.
(b) Knits and sings hymns.
(c) Prays.
(d) Eats chocolate and cheese.

13. What is the stone angel?
(a) Yard statue standing in Hagar's front yard.
(b) The Currie family moto.
(c) Small figurine Hagar keeps in her pocket.
(d) A cemetery monument that used to stand over the Hagar's mother's grave.

14. How did Hagar feel about John at his birth?
(a) She felt an instant connection.
(b) Strange and uncertain.
(c) Distant.
(d) Full of pride and joy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Since Marvin manages her money, what money does Hagar plan to use to get to Shadow Point, ?

2. Which of Hagar's brother's died in Chapter 1 and from what?

3. How did Bram Shipley spend his and Hagar's money?

4. How does Hagar respond when Mrs. Steiner says she hope to see Hagar again?

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

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