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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Queenie call Lizzy Olive?
(a) A busybody.
(b) A lazy bum.
(c) A gossip.
(d) A bad soul.

2. What does Rita make for Queenie's adopted baby at the end of the book?
(a) A bow tie.
(b) A shirt.
(c) A book.
(d) A quilt.

3. Why does Grover think Zepha left something when they packed up and left?
(a) She meant it as a gift.
(b) She is carrying on the tradition.
(c) She was in a hurry.
(d) She was afraid of Queenie.

4. How long does Rita's baby live?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

5. Why is Skillet not a suspect in Ben's death?
(a) He had moved away before it happened.
(b) He was dead.
(c) He was locked up for another offense that night.
(d) He is not intelligent enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rita learn during the book according to the narrator?

2. What did Dr. Sipes say when he checked over Ben's body in the morgue?

3. How does it appear Mr. Crook died when his body is found?

4. Who supports Rita when she loses her baby?

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

(see the answer key)

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