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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bram do after the harvest was over?

2. What are the results of Hagar's stomach x-rays?

3. How did Bram Shipley spend his and Hagar's money?

4. How does Hagar know her father is pleased with her?

5. Which of Hagar's brother's died in Chapter 1 and from what?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Hagar's brother Daniel is dying, Matt begs her to put on their mother's old plaid shawl to comfort Daniel. Why do you think Hagar is unable to do this?

2. Why do you think Hagar tells her employer, Mr. Oatley, her husband died?

3. In Chapter 2, Hagar's father reaches out his hand to her with heartfelt emotion. However, she rejects him both times. Why do you think that is?

4. How is Hagar's wild and headstrong nature depicted in Chapter 2?

5. Hagar is very attached to her things in the house. Describe a few of them.

6. In Chapter 1, how does Hagar see herself?

7. What does Hagar's action to go to Shadow Point say about her willingness to accept her current physical state?

8. Do you think Hagar's life would have been different if she had not practiced emotional restraint?

9. How does Hagar see John's character flaws? How does this compare her to the stone angel?

10. Describe the imagery between Hagar and the weeds and wild flowers at the cemetery.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In her dying days, Hagar is prompted to try to help others. In what ways could she have helped others her entire life?

Essay Topic 2

It is said that pride is Hagar's downfall. Site several examples. Was she prideful in her dress, speech, and/or attitude? How did she treat the people around her?

Essay Topic 3

How do you see John Shipley's death being forshadowed in Chapters 6, 7, and 8?

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