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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. Who defends Hiawatha when Rita thinks he might be the killer?
(a) Hiawatha's wife.
(b) Ella.
(c) Queenie.
(d) The Sheriff.

2. Why is Queenie so emotional when Rita loses her baby?
(a) All of these.
(b) She is good friends with Rita.
(c) She is a caring person.
(d) She lost a baby as well.

3. What do the Massies say when they see the shed they will be staying in on Queenie's property?
(a) It is the nicest place they have ever lived.
(b) It will be too cold for the baby.
(c) It will do for now.
(d) It is run down and rusty.

4. Who finds Mr. Crook's body?
(a) Henry.
(b) Heliotrope.
(c) Hiawatha.
(d) Harold.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rita say about reporters when she begins her investigation?

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

3. What does Mrs. Judd ask Queenie for after Rita's investigation at her house?

4. Where is Ella staying after her husband's body was found?

5. What is the first name of Mr. Judd?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rita tell Mrs. Judd that she is the best one to be conducting the investigation about Ben's death?

2. What does Rita make plans to do after Ben Crook's funeral?

3. Why did the Massies choose to leave when they did?

4. What story will Rita publish after hearing the truth of Ben's death?

5. How did Blue know to come and help Queenie when she was attacked?

6. What does Velma ask of Queenie?

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

8. Why does Rita move to Harleyville?

9. What is revealed in the last sentence of the book?

10. Why does Queenie say she supports Forest Ann in her affair with Dr. Sipes?

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