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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Queenie not happy about the family camping on her land?
(a) She doesn't like to share her things.
(b) She was not asked about this beforehand.
(c) She is worried about what others will think.
(d) She has had bad experiences with gypsies.

2. What does Rita plan to do with her baby while she is working?
(a) Leave it at home with her husband.
(b) Take it to a day care.
(c) Take it with her.
(d) Get a babysitter.

3. Who does the club want to raise money for at the beginning of the book?
(a) Orphanages.
(b) The town school.
(c) The church.
(d) Unwed mothers.

4. What kind of jam does Agnes like to make?
(a) Red Pepper.
(b) Peach.
(c) Huckleberry.
(d) Blackberry.

5. What is A Road to California made from?
(a) A dead girl's dress.
(b) Motor oil and crushed berries.
(c) A piece of plywood.
(d) A notebook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Queenie get the rhubarb for the pie she makes when Rita comes to dinner?

2. How is Septima described by the narrator?

3. What is surprising about the pie served when Rita comes to dinner?

4. What do the women of the Club do when they meet?

5. Who named the Persian Pickle Club?

(see the answer key)

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