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

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

3. What does Hagar decorate her hair with?
(a) Shells of dead June bugs.
(b) Sea shells.
(c) Fishing rope.
(d) Some sand because it sparkles.

4. 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?
(a) Marvin and Doris.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Dr. Corby.
(d) Mr. Murray Lees.

5. Why does Hagar think the two men she loved died?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Partly due to her restraint.
(c) Drinking too much.
(d) Broken hearts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hagar tell Mr. Oatley about why she needed a few more weeks in Manawaka?

2. What is John's plan for Arlene, so she doesn't leave?

3. Hagar asks about Doris and Marvin comments that she has had one of her "spells." What is wrong with Doris?

4. When Marvin visits Hagar the next day, what does she tell him that moves him emotionally?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is Hagar waiting for in Chapter 10, and in what other ways has she waited in the book?

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

4. In Chapter 7, do you think John respects his mother?

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

6. Why do you think Hagar does not allow herself to cry in front of strangers?

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

8. 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?

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

10. Describe how Hagar feels physically and mentally in the beginning of Chapter 7.

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