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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Opalina described by the narrator?
(a) Impulsive.
(b) Talkative.
(c) Scatterbrained.
(d) Pretty.

2. What does Rita think her second article will be about?
(a) The Celebrity Quilt.
(b) The death of the mayor.
(c) Losing her baby.
(d) The economy.

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

4. What kind of pie does Queenie make for Rita when she comes to dinner?
(a) Huckleberry.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Lemon cream.
(d) Rhubarb.

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

6. What does Rita say about reporters when she begins her investigation?
(a) They know the truth.
(b) They don't have friends.
(c) They are low on morals.
(d) They are alone.

7. Who tells the Club about Mr. Crook's body being found?
(a) Ella.
(b) Septima.
(c) Opalina.
(d) Mrs. Judd.

8. What does Rita know little about on her first meeting with the Club?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Politics.
(c) Quilting.
(d) Child rearing.

9. Who tries to keep Rita from talking to Ella in her investigation?
(a) Queenie.
(b) Mrs. Judd.
(c) The Reverend.
(d) Violet.

10. Why does Rita say she has to solve the mystery of Ben's death?
(a) Ella needs to be avenged.
(b) They have to know the truth.
(c) The murderer could still be around.
(d) She will lose her job if she doesn't.

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

12. What Era is this book set in?
(a) Depression Era.
(b) WWI Era.
(c) Hoover Era.
(d) Baby Boomer Era.

13. Who helps Queenie get signatures for the Celebrity Quilt?
(a) Grover.
(b) Ella.
(c) Rita.
(d) Zepha.

14. What does Queenie long for, but can never have?
(a) A new husband.
(b) A sister.
(c) A baby.
(d) An orchard.

15. How is Ada June described by the narrator?
(a) Arthritic.
(b) Bossy.
(c) Scatterbrained.
(d) Friendly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Persian Pickle Club named for?

3. Who does Forest have a daily date with?

4. What mistake did Rita make in her first article?

5. Why is Queenie so emotional when Rita loses her baby?

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