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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. Why does Rita say she is the best person to write the article about Ben's death?
(a) She is a woman.
(b) She cares for Ella.
(c) She is a wonderful writer.
(d) She is from the area.

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

3. Who is Queenie asked to keep a secret for after having drinks at the Hollywood Cafe?
(a) Velma.
(b) Lizzy.
(c) Zepha.
(d) Violet.

4. Who does Nettie want to stay away from Ella after her husband's body is found?
(a) The Sheriff.
(b) The Doctor.
(c) The Police.
(d) The Reverend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Queenie call Lizzy Olive?

2. Which of the club members is described as soft spoken by the narrator?

3. How does Queenie help most in Rita's investigation?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What directions does Mrs. Judd give when it Ben Crook's body is found?

2. What does Grover think happened to Queenie's rhubarb pie?

3. Why does Rita move to Harleyville?

4. What does Queenie say true friendship usually entails?

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

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

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

8. How does Velma cover up her secret at the end of the book?

9. What led to the attack on Queenie?

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

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