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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. Why does Queenie's husband let a family camp on their land?

2. What mistake did Rita make while baking a cake?

3. What do the Massies say when they see the shed they will be staying in on Queenie's property?

4. Who finds Mr. Crook's body?

5. Where does Rita go first to start her investigation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Velma's pregnancy revealed to the Pickles?

2. Who does the Sheriff think the man is who attacked Queenie?

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

4. What led to the attack on Queenie?

5. How does Queenie think Ben's body could have gotten to the field without a car?

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

7. What does Rita fear the most if the truth of Ben's death is found out?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 3

How do the members of the Persian Pickle Club walk the lines of ethical actions, and what motivates them in these actions?

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