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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hagar find when she is cleaning the attic?
(a) A box labeled "Clara Shipley."
(b) Skeletons.
(c) John's old school papers.
(d) A dead mouse.

3. Where did Elva attend church, and how far was it from Manawaka?
(a) West Freehold, 1500 miles.
(b) Freehold, 500 miles.
(c) Freehold, not far.
(d) East Freehold, 1000 miles.

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

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

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

7. What was Murray's son's name, and how did he die?
(a) Henry, smoke inhalation.
(b) Charlie, hypothermia.
(c) Donnie, drinking.
(d) Donnie, smoke inhalation.

8. Hagar's new roommate is Sandra Wong, in the semi-private room of the hospital, is an Asian girl. Where does Hagar think she descended from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) One of Mr. Oatley's illegally imported women.
(d) Asia.

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

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

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

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

13. Even though Marvin hated smoking, what does he give Hagar?
(a) Cinnamon chewing gum.
(b) A small purse ashtray.
(c) A large and beautiful glass ashtray.
(d) A pack of Camels.

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

15. What does Hagar feel like she is waiting for now in her dying days at the hospital?
(a) Marvin to bring her more roses.
(b) Her cup of tea.
(c) For the movie and popcorn she requested earlier.
(d) "For someone to call her name just beyond the door where the light shines."

Short Answer Questions

1. Hagar's roommate needs a bedpan, but her nurse doesn't come. What does Hagar do?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 9 while at the cannery, before being taken to the hospital, who sympathizes with Hagar on the loss of her son, and in turn she sympathizes him on the loss of his son?

3. Why does Hagar rarely visit her first son, Marvin, who lives nearby?

4. What wakes Hagar up at the beginning of Chapter 6?

5. What question does Hagar ask Stephen that surprises him?

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