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1. Why does Rita move to Harleyville?

Rita moves to Harleyville from the city because she marries a farm owner, Tom Ritter, and moves to live with him and start a new life.

2. How does Queenie describe the members of the Club at the beginning of the book?

At the beginning of the book, Queenie describes the Club by giving them each one adjective - bossy Septima Judd, friendly Ada June, scatterbrained Opalina Dux, arthritic and elderly Ceres Root, talkative Nettie Burgett, impulsive widow Forest Ann, and soft-spoken Ella.

3. How is Ella different from the other members of the Club?

Ella is different from the other members of the Persian Pickle Club because her husband died at an early age.

4. What does the Reverend ask the Club members to do for him?

The Reverend in town has asked the Club members to consider raising money for him and the church in their next charitable act and service.

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