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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hagar deliver the box labeled "Clara Shipley" to?

2. Who is the patient that befriends Hagar in the hospital?

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

4. Who wakes up Hagar one night to tell her something has happened to John?

5. Hagar wants to ask Marvin about his war experiences, too soothe him by listening, but doesn't. Why not?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the irony of Hagar being moved to a semi-private hospital room.

2. How is John's character forming in Chapter 6?

3. Lottie Dreiser does not remember the incident described about the chicks. What does this say about Hagar as a narrator?

4. What is Hagar's view toward religion in Chapter 8?

5. What turns out to be Hagar's biggest character flaws?

6. What do Mr. Murray Lees and Hagar have in common?

7. John's death effected Hagar deeply. However, she was not able to show the emotion until she drinks wine with Mr. Lee. Why do you think that was?

8. How does Hagar view the nursing home?

9. Having never said a kind word about Bram, why do you think Hagar tells Elva her husband had been very handsome?

10. How would you describe Mr. Murray Lees in Chapter 8?

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