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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator describe as impulsive?
(a) Nettie.
(b) Ella.
(c) Rita.
(d) Forest Ann.

2. What kind of jam does Agnes like to make?
(a) Huckleberry.
(b) Peach.
(c) Red Pepper.
(d) Blackberry.

3. What does the narrator say the story is about?
(a) The town overcoming the Depression.
(b) Forest Ann's affair.
(c) Rita moving to town.
(d) The charitable efforts of the Club.

4. What is Zepha very talented at?
(a) Quilting.
(b) Writing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Painting.

5. Why is Queenie not happy about the family camping on her land?
(a) She has had bad experiences with gypsies.
(b) She doesn't like to share her things.
(c) She was not asked about this beforehand.
(d) She is worried about what others will think.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the club members is described as soft spoken by the narrator?

2. Where does Rita hope to work after having her baby?

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

4. What is A Road to California made from?

5. Who does the club want to raise money for at the beginning of the book?

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