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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 was too old and didn't have the brains.
(c) He didn't know why he should since is mother made so much money with her stocks.
(d) He said he didn't want to leave Arlene.

2. 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?
(a) She takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
(b) She is a "holy terror."
(c) She is my little June bug.
(d) She loves the Lord.

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

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

5. At the hospital, when Hagar isn't allowed to get up and go to the bathroom by herself, what is her comment?
(a) "I'm not good for anything but rest."
(b) No problem, I don't mind asking for help.
(c) If Bram could see me now.
(d) I'll do what I want, when I want.

6. Who does Hagar form and alliance with in hopes of keeping John and Arlene from marrying?
(a) Charlie Bean.
(b) Marvin.
(c) Telford.
(d) Lottie.

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

8. When Hagar returns to present time, she is startled by two things she is doing, what are they?
(a) Crying and telling her story out loud.
(b) Crying and speaking German.
(c) Eating uncontrollably and telling her story out loud.
(d) Smoking and drinking.

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

10. In the cannery, what is Hagar using for a table and chairs?
(a) An old folding table and a crate for a chair.
(b) A fine handcrafted mahogony stained oak table with twelve matching chairs.
(c) An old folding table and she sits in a boat.
(d) Old crates.

11. What do Hagar and Murray Lees share during their time together?
(a) Fresh water, wine, and chocolates.
(b) Chocolates, cheese, and crackers.
(c) Pan-fried gull.
(d) Cigarettes, wine, and stories of their life.

12. 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) His is crabby.
(d) That he was a better son than John.

13. After John's death, Hagar packs up and moves back to be Mr. Oatley's housekeeper. He dies a year later. How much money does he leave her?
(a) $10,000.
(b) None.
(c) 700,000,000.
(d) $5,000.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hagar and John go to town to sell eggs, who does she see flirting with John?

2. Why did John continue to lose jobs?

3. What was Murray's son's name, and how did he die?

4. What must the nurse do to Hagar for her own safety, after she was found wandering the halls?

5. How does Hagar try to comfort Sandra, her roommate in the hospital, about her upcoming surgery to remove her appendix?

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