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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Skillet not a suspect in Ben's death?
(a) He is not intelligent enough.
(b) He had moved away before it happened.
(c) He was locked up for another offense that night.
(d) He was dead.

2. How is Septima described by the narrator?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Bossy.
(c) Pretty.
(d) Scatterbrained.

3. What does Rita say about reporters when she begins her investigation?
(a) They know the truth.
(b) They are alone.
(c) They don't have friends.
(d) They are low on morals.

4. Why is Queenie so emotional when Rita loses her baby?
(a) She is a caring person.
(b) She lost a baby as well.
(c) She is good friends with Rita.
(d) All of these.

5. What does Mrs. Judd ask Queenie for after Rita's investigation at her house?
(a) A scrap of fabric.
(b) A private meeting.
(c) A rhubarb pie.
(d) Some needles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistake did Rita make in her first article?

2. Who is the first lady Queenie tells about Zepha leaving?

3. Who is Rita's biggest suspect after hearing what Dr. Sipes said about Ben's body?

4. How does Rita feel during her first meeting with the club?

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

(see the answer key)

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