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

2. Who does the club want to raise money for at the beginning of the book?
(a) The church.
(b) Orphanages.
(c) The town school.
(d) Unwed mothers.

3. What state is this book set in?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Oklahoma.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Tennessee.

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

5. What does Rita drink at the cafe after the funeral?
(a) Vodka Tonics.
(b) Long Island Iced Teas.
(c) Manhattans.
(d) Margaritas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rita think the killer had a car?

2. Who interrupts Lizzy when she tries to buy something from Zepha?

3. Who finds Mr. Crook's body?

4. How does the Club raise money?

5. What does Queenie say is the most important thing in the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Ben Crook's body found?

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

3. What led to the attack on Queenie?

4. How did the Massies come to ask Grover for a place to stay?

5. What does Grover say about Ben Crook after his funeral?

6. What does Lizzy ask of Zepha, and how does Zepha respond?

7. What makes Queenie feel better after her attack?

8. Why are the Pickles called on to help Tyrone?

9. Why does the Club hesitate to help the Reverend in the way he asks?

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

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