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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. Who does Rita want to help her with the investigation?

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

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

4. Who tells the Club about Mr. Crook's body being found?

5. Who is Queenie asked to keep a secret for after having drinks at the Hollywood Cafe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What embarrassing mistake is Agnes tormenting Rita about?

4. What does Rita send for Queenie's new son, and what do the Pickles say about this?

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

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

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

8. How does Mrs. Judd propose the secret of Velma's baby be hidden?

9. Why does Queenie not want to house the Massies when she first learns of them?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Queenie endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

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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