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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is A Road to California made from?
(a) Motor oil and crushed berries.
(b) A piece of plywood.
(c) A notebook.
(d) A dead girl's dress.

2. What does Grover compliment Queenie for after Rita comes to dinner?
(a) Her cooking.
(b) Her friendliness.
(c) Being a good friend.
(d) Being beautiful.

3. Why is the Club reluctant to raise money for the Reverend?
(a) They are suspicious of him.
(b) He uses it on things that don't help many people.
(c) He is often offensive to them.
(d) They do not all attend his church.

4. Which of the club members is described as soft spoken by the narrator?
(a) Queenie.
(b) Forest Ann.
(c) Nettie.
(d) Ella.

5. What kind of weather is the Club praying for?
(a) Snow.
(b) Warm weather.
(c) Rain.
(d) Cool weather.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Queenie not happy about the family camping on her land?

4. Why does Rita say she is the best person to write the article about Ben's death?

5. What does Rita drink at the cafe after the funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What convinces Queenie to let the Massies stay on her property, and why?

2. How does Mrs. Judd propose the secret of Velma's baby be hidden?

3. What is A Road to California, and what is special about it?

4. What makes Queenie feel better after her attack?

5. How does Ella feel while helping Tyrone, and why?

6. What does Queenie notice about Rita while the true story of Ben's death is being told to her?

7. How is Ella different from the other members of the Club?

8. Where did The Persian Pickle Club get its name?

9. What message of friendship does Zepha leave for Queenie?

10. What embarrassing mistake is Agnes tormenting Rita about?

(see the answer keys)

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