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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marvin visits Hagar the next day, what does she tell him that moves him emotionally?
(a) She loves Doris.
(b) She loves him.
(c) That he was a better son than John.
(d) His is crabby.

2. What is John's plan for Arlene, so she doesn't leave?
(a) To go with her.
(b) To elope.
(c) To get her pregnant.
(d) To win the lottery.

3. Hagar returns to Manawaka when Bram becomes very sick. Upon seeing Hagar for the first time in years, Bram doesn't recognize Hagar at first. Later, who does he tell her she reminds him of?
(a) Doris.
(b) His first fat wife, Clara.
(c) Marvin.
(d) His daughters, Jess and Gladys.

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

5. After Bram dies, how did Hagar soothe herself during this time in Manawaka?
(a) Visiting friends.
(b) Walking in the cemetery.
(c) Completely cleaning the Shipley house, even the attic.
(d) Drinking John's potato liquor.

6. What does Murray say caused him to lose his faith?
(a) The talk of the end of the world, without a date.
(b) The constant interference with his drinking.
(c) The time committment.
(d) The fact he could only have one wife.

7. How does Hagar feel about her world in the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) It is smaller than a matchbox.
(b) It is larger than life.
(c) Everything is coming up roses.
(d) It is even smaller, after being moved to the semi-private room.

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

9. What do Hagar and Sandra, her roommate in the hospital, have in common?
(a) They both like horses.
(b) They both like Dr. Tappen.
(c) Both of their husbands were farmers.
(d) Both of their fathers were storeowners.

10. What has Hagar thrown joy aside for?
(a) Fear, restraint, and honesty.
(b) Proper appearances, pride, and fear.
(c) Money, fame, and fortune.
(d) Pride, humility, and grace.

11. What caused the death of John and Arlene?
(a) A plague of locusts.
(b) Drinking John's potato liquor.
(c) A freight train hit them head on while they were driving across the trestle bridge.
(d) Broken hearts, when Arlene left for the East.

12. Hagar realizes that Marvin cares deeply about Doris. What comment does Hagar make about that?
(a) He is just confused.
(b) She does not understand the feeling.
(c) Marvin should get his head examined.
(d) She doesn't understand why because Doris is greedy.

13. Who did Hagar and Elva both know and exchange facts about?
(a) Charlie Bean.
(b) Henry Pearl's son.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Aunt Doll.

14. Hagar tells Marvin she will go straight to Silverthreads, but where does she have to go first instead and why?
(a) Home, to pack her things.
(b) Her new home in Shadow Point that he just bought her.
(c) Hospital, something showed up on her x-rays.
(d) Home, because she isn't going to Silverthreads.

15. Hagar wants to ask Marvin about his war experiences, too soothe him by listening, but doesn't. Why not?
(a) Marvin is crying too much.
(b) She feels it is too late for this offer.
(c) Marvin leaves to go be with Doris.
(d) She tries but Marvin runs off crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Hagar to become nauseous and then fall in the woods?

2. What was the real reason that Hagar told Mr. Oatley she needed a few more weeks in Manawaka?

3. What does Hagar find when she is cleaning the attic?

4. What happens when Hagar offers some food to the children?

5. What does Hagar feel like she is waiting for now in her dying days at the hospital?

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