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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Rita accuse of hiding the truth of Ben's death?
(a) The Persian Pickle Club.
(b) All of these.
(c) Dr. Sipes.
(d) Sheriff Eagles.

2. Why does Queenie not want to go to the meeting at Forest Ann's house?
(a) She is mad at Rita.
(b) She hurt her ankle.
(c) She is not feeling well.
(d) She is afraid to leave the house.

3. What does the note with Rita's gift for Queenie's baby say?
(a) Never forget.
(b) I did it.
(c) I miss you.
(d) Pickles Forever.

4. Why does Mrs. Judd tell Rita Nettie's secret will never be revealed?
(a) The Pickles take secrets seriously.
(b) Tyrone is not very smart.
(c) All of these.
(d) It is too important to let slip.

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

6. Who does Rita think disposed of Ben's dead body?
(a) Mr. Judd.
(b) Hiawatha.
(c) Skillet.
(d) Tyrone.

7. Why was Ben trying to sell his land?
(a) To make a suitor happy.
(b) To change careers.
(c) To pay debts.
(d) To move his family.

8. Who gets the place of honor at the meeting at Forest Ann's house?
(a) Nettie.
(b) Queenie.
(c) Ella.
(d) Mrs. Judd.

9. What illness does Tyrone really have?
(a) Rheumatism.
(b) A common cold.
(c) Polio.
(d) Influenza.

10. Who is the first lady Queenie tells about Zepha leaving?
(a) Rita.
(b) Ella.
(c) Ceres.
(d) Agnes.

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

12. Why is it so important for Queenie to go to the meeting at Forest Ann's house?
(a) She has never missed a meeting.
(b) Rita is asking more questions.
(c) They are working on the Celebrity Quilt.
(d) They miss her.

13. Who hired Skillet?
(a) Mr. Eagle.
(b) Mrs. Judd.
(c) Revered Olive.
(d) Ben Crooks.

14. Who is responsible for nursing Tyrone while he is sick?
(a) Queenie.
(b) Nettie.
(c) All of these.
(d) Mrs. Judd.

15. What does Rita call Tyrone when it is revealed what sickness he really has?
(a) A weakling.
(b) A bootlegger.
(c) A typical man.
(d) A liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about the man who bought the Celebrity Quilt?

2. Where does Rita move at the end of the book?

3. What does the doctor do when it is revealed Tyrone might have a disease?

4. What perks up Ella in her depression?

5. What does Grover offer to do after reporting the attack to the Sheriff?

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