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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is surprising about the pie served when Rita comes to dinner?
(a) It was too hot.
(b) It was too tart.
(c) It was made with Swiss chard.
(d) It was made with sugar beets.

2. How does the Club raise money?
(a) They confront investors.
(b) They create petitions.
(c) They hold bake sales.
(d) They make and sell quilts.

3. What is the name of Rita's husband?
(a) Trent.
(b) Tim.
(c) Tom.
(d) Thad.

4. How long does Rita's baby live?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 2 days.

5. What does Grover call Mr. Crook after his funeral?
(a) A simpleton.
(b) A mad man.
(c) A crook.
(d) A push over.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ella react when the body of her husband is found?

2. Who named the Persian Pickle Club?

3. What does the narrator say the story is about?

4. What state is this book set in?

5. What does Rita write about in her first article?

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