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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Queenie get the rhubarb for the pie she makes when Rita comes to dinner?
(a) It is a secret.
(b) Her garden.
(c) A wild bush.
(d) The market.

2. How does Rita feel during her first meeting with the club?
(a) Silly.
(b) Welcomed.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Intimidated.

3. Who does the club want to raise money for at the beginning of the book?
(a) The church.
(b) The town school.
(c) Orphanages.
(d) Unwed mothers.

4. How is Septima described by the narrator?
(a) Bossy.
(b) Pretty.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Scatterbrained.

5. Why does Rita say she is the best person to write the article about Ben's death?
(a) She cares for Ella.
(b) She is a woman.
(c) She is a wonderful writer.
(d) She is from the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far along was Rita when she gave birth?

2. What surprised Grover when Rita lost her baby?

3. Who does Rita want to help her with the investigation?

4. What is Queenie doing when she hears that Rita is giving birth?

5. What does Queenie call Lizzy Olive?

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