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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 the first name of Mr. Judd?
(a) Prosper.
(b) Well.
(c) Thrive.
(d) Success.

2. Who is the narrator?
(a) Queenie.
(b) Lara.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Rita.

3. How does Rita feel about her mother-in-law?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Fearful.
(d) All of these.

4. How does Queenie help most in Rita's investigation?
(a) All of these.
(b) She convinces others to talk to her.
(c) She takes notes.
(d) She drives her around.

5. How does Queenie describe the conversation between Mrs. Judd and Prosper when Rita is on her investigation?
(a) Secret.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Communicative.
(d) Silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Queenie's best friend before Rita came to town?

2. Where does Prosper go when Queenie stops talking with Ella?

3. How far along was Rita when she gave birth?

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

5. What does Rita know little about on her first meeting with the Club?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Judd say as Rita leaves the house after her questions for Ella, and how does Queenie interpret this?

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

4. How does Queenie describe the members of the Club at the beginning of the book?

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

6. How did Queenie's best friend betray her?

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

8. What embarrassing mistake is Agnes tormenting Rita about?

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

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

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