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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. Why does Rita move to the country?

2. Who named the Persian Pickle Club?

3. What is Queenie's last name?

4. Why does Rita say she has to solve the mystery of Ben's death?

5. What does Rita plan to do with her baby while she is working?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Queenie say true friendship usually entails?

2. What does Queenie notice about Rita while the true story of Ben's death is being told to her?

3. Why are the Pickles called on to help Tyrone?

4. What led to the attack on Queenie?

5. How does Queenie think Ben's body could have gotten to the field without a car?

6. What does Grover say about Ben Crook after his funeral?

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

8. What message of friendship does Zepha leave for Queenie?

9. Why does Forest Ann rush home from the meeting at the beginning of the book?

10. What directions does Mrs. Judd give when it Ben Crook's body is found?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Personal identity was one of the main themes in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Queenie endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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