1. Who does Hagar deliver the box labeled "Clara Shipley" to?
(a) Bram's daughter, Gladys.
(b) Marvin.
(c) Aunt Doll.
(d) Bram's daughter, Jess.

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

3. After losing jobs, and not having money to go to college, what does John decided to do?
(a) Return to Manawaka and the Shipley farm.
(b) Go to the war.
(c) Go into show business.
(d) Start selling Oriental wives, like Mr. Oatley.

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

5. After Bram dies, how did Hagar soothe herself during this time in Manawaka?
(a) Visiting friends.
(b) Completely cleaning the Shipley house, even the attic.
(c) Drinking John's potato liquor.
(d) Walking in the cemetery.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the fish cannery, Hagar seeks shelter in the small watchman's house. She comments it does not have any paint, a fact that would annoy Marvin. Why would that annoy Marvin?

2. What does Hagar's picture of Bram look like.

3. With Marvin off to the war, who goes with Hagar to deliver eggs?

4. Why do Marvin and Doris want to send Hagar to Silverthreads?

5. What kind of wedding did Hagar and Bram Shipley have?

(see the answer key)

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