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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake did Rita make while baking a cake?
(a) She didn't add any eggs.
(b) She let it burn in the oven.
(c) She didn't use any baking powder.
(d) She mistook salt for sugar.

2. What is surprising about the pie served when Rita comes to dinner?
(a) It was made with sugar beets.
(b) It was too hot.
(c) It was made with Swiss chard.
(d) It was too tart.

3. What state is this book set in?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Oklahoma.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Tennessee.

4. What does Rita want to do with her life?
(a) Organize a good school.
(b) Be a writer.
(c) Have a large family.
(d) Be an actress.

5. Why is the Club reluctant to raise money for the Reverend?
(a) They do not all attend his church.
(b) They are suspicious of him.
(c) He uses it on things that don't help many people.
(d) He is often offensive to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Queenie long for, but can never have?

2. What is A Road to California made from?

3. How is Septima described by the narrator?

4. What convinces Queenie to allow the family to camp on her property?

5. How does Queenie feel when she hears what Rita plans to do with her baby when she goes to work?

(see the answer key)

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