2. What does Hagar notice about the little girl and boy playing house?
(a) Their clothing is old and worn.
(b) The little boy is constantly correcting and critical of the little girl.
(c) They look hungry.
(d) The little girl criticzes the little boy and correct him.

3. Why does Hagar rarely visit her first son, Marvin, who lives nearby?
(a) He doesn't want his mother to visit.
(b) She feels uncomfortable around him.
(c) She doesn't feel welcomed.
(d) His wife, Doris, is obnoxious.

4. Why is Hagar peeved with Marvin when he tells her she can now be moved to a private room?
(a) She doesn't want to be alone.
(b) Nothing makes Hagar happy.
(c) She likes her surroundings.
(d) She thinks she will get bored.

5. As Mr. Troy sings, what does Hagar recognize?
(a) She has always wanted to feel joy.
(b) He is tone-deaf.
(c) A bird is sitting at her window.
(d) He can't sing well at all.

6. What calms Hagar as she is in the woods?
(a) A woodcutter with bottle of water for her.
(b) Sounds and activity of the wildlife.
(c) A stream of fresh water.
(d) Knowing she can always go home.

7. How does John tell his mother he is distilling his own liquor?
(a) From grapes growing on the farm.
(b) From sweaty socks.
(c) From corn growing on the farm.
(d) From potato peelings.

8. In the end, Hagar cannot give up her old ways. What is her response when Doris offers her a glass of water?
(a) Grabs the glass and say she can do it herself.
(b) Says water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
(c) Says no, that she doesn't need any water, thank you though.
(d) Grabs the glass and says yes, please, and thank you.

9. Hagar complains about Dr. Tappen, who is he?
(a) Elva's doctor.
(b) Her current doctor.
(c) Her childhood doctor.
(d) Her childhood dog.

10. Why did John continue to lose jobs?
(a) Companies were going out of business.
(b) Some jobs were laying off people, others were temporary.
(c) He stole merchandise.
(d) He was lazy, like his father.

11. What was Telford and Lottie's plan for Arlene, to get her away from John?
(a) To go East and live with her Aunt Doll.
(b) To go East and raise horses.
(c) To go to the convent.
(d) To go East and earn money for a year.

12. In the privacy of her own bedroom, why didn't Hagar cry for her dead son?
(a) She had held back the tears too long and couldn't cry.
(b) She really didn't care that much for John.
(c) She was already all cried out from losing Bram.
(d) She didn't have any tissue.

13. Who does Hagar deliver the box labeled "Clara Shipley" to?
(a) Aunt Doll.
(b) Bram's daughter, Gladys.
(c) Bram's daughter, Jess.
(d) Marvin.

14. 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?
(a) I am sorry.
(b) We will be fine.
(c) Go to hell.
(d) You are important to me.

15. Why does Hagar think the two men she loved died?
(a) Partly due to her restraint.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Drinking too much.
(d) Broken hearts.