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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of quilt does Queenie want to make to raise money at the begining of the book?

2. Who does Forest have a daily date with?

3. Who tells Queenie that Rita is giving birth?

4. Who is the married man Forest Ann meets with?

5. Who defends Hiawatha when Rita thinks he might be the killer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Queenie say about Rita after she moves away?

3. Why does Rita think the Sheriff was part of Ben's death?

4. What does Queenie say this book is about at the beginning of the book?

5. What happened to Queenie's rhubarb pie?

6. How is Ben Crook's body found?

7. What is Rita's plan after her baby is born?

8. What makes Queenie feel better after her attack?

9. Why does Queenie think Rita invites Ella to help with Tyrone?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is a strong theme throughout the book. Where are some places that this theme appears, and how do the characters touched by it react? How do certain friendships change over the course of the book, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book, presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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