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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. 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) Asia.
(b) One of Mr. Oatley's illegally imported women.
(c) Hong Kong.
(d) Germany.

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

3. What kind of diet did Hagar's doctor order for her?
(a) Low acid.
(b) No diet, she can eat anything she wants.
(c) No fat.
(d) Soft food.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Murray say caused him to lose his faith?

2. At age 90, Hagar recalls only two things she has done truly free. What are they?

3. What happened to Hagar's money that she invested in the stock market?

4. What is Hagar afraid of, and never admits to anyone?

5. As Mr. Troy sings, what does Hagar recognize?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Hagar's fear of the dark is admitted. Why do you think she has never told anyone she was afraid of the dark?

2. In Chapter 7, Hagar sees that Arlene is making the same mistakes she did. How is this true?

3. Hagar's need to do things herself and not accept help is consistent throughout. How is it depicted at the end of Chapter 10?

4. Hagar finds something in common with Elva, a recognition. How was this foreshadowed at her first visit to the nursing home?

5. In the hospital, how is Hagar's soft food diet ironic?

6. 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?

7. What do you think putting on pink lipstick does to the stone angel?

8. In the beginning of Chapter 6, Hagar is concerned about intruders coming into the house where she is at the cannery. She thinks that Bram would have taken care of anyone, if he had been there. What do you think this says about how she felt about Bram as a protector?

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

10. Why does Hagar try to be helpful to her roommate?

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