Pie Flashcards
Why did Alice think that Ms.Gurk catnap Lardo?
Because she picked something up from Polly’s coffin and she thought is was the key., so she broke into the pie shop, stole Lardo, and her shopping list had a lot to do with cats.
What was the evidence that Alice found after Lardo was catnapped?
An earring behind a shelf underneath the window.
Why was Alice’s mom so angry after Polly’s death?
She was mad that Polly didn’t give her the money because if she did, they would be rich.
What was the show that Charlie and Alice had referred to?
The mystery show called “Sky King”.
Why did everyone want the blueberry award so badly?
Because Polly had won 13 times in a row, now that she is gone, everyone has a chance to win it.
What did Charlie and Alice fight about?
They fought about that Alice had to find Lardo but Charlie is busy.
What did Alice think of Charlie at first?
He was not smart, very annoying and not helpful.
What did Alice and her mom do to fix their relationship?
After Alice said she loved Polly and her mom but only Polly loved her, she was sorry.
Why was Polly so famous for her pies?
The piecrust recipe.
Did Alice ever find out the piecrust recipe?
Yes she did
Who did Polly leave the pie recipe to when she died?
The vegetable shortening company.
Who did everyone think she left it to when she died?
Her fat grumpy cat Lardo.
What did Alice get from aunt Polly’s will?
Her cat Lardo.
What did Alice love to do?
Make up little songs.
Who did Charlie get married to?
Nora Needleman.
What were aunt Polly’s last words?
Thank you very much.
What was Alice’s favorite pie?
Peach.
What was aunt Polly’s favorite print?
Leopard print.
What were the initials of the person who stole Lardo?
J.Q.
Why does Alice’s mom think Alice took her pie?
Alice was in a very good mood and she was the new and improved Alice Anderson.
What did Ms. Gurke not want the kids to tell anyone about after they were spying on her?
Her muscles
Where did Aunt Polly keep her Blueberry Awards?
Under her bed because she didn’t want to look at them
Why didn’t Aunt Polly want to look at her Blueberry Awards?
Because she just baked for fun, and other people had entered her pies in the contests.
What was Jane Quizenberry’s role in the Blueberry Awards?
She was the Blueberry Bridesmaid because Polly won the Blueberry so many times, and she got 2nd place to her so much that they called her the Blueberry Bridesmaid.
At the beginning of the story, why was Alice’s mom mad at her sister, Polly?
Because she gave the pie shop to Reverend Flowers instead of her family
What was Alice’s dad’s problem with Lardo the cat?
He was highly allergic
Why was the green Chevrolet so important to the story?
Because Jane Quizenberry (AKA Silvia Desoto) rode the green Chevrolet wherever she went and it helped the kids to identify her
Why was Alice happy that some people were making pies for fun and not just to win the Blueberry Award?
Because she wanted them to do it not just for the award, but like how Aunt Polly made pies just for fun
How was Aunt Polly generous about distributing the pies?
Because she gave the pies away for free and she turned down money that was offered to her
How did the customers at the pie shop pay Aunt Polly back for her pies?
They left fresh ingredients on her doorstop for her to make into pies
What was Lardo’s favorite food?
Sardines
What was Mr. Anderson’s favorite pie flavor?
Chocolate cream
Who was Nora’s dad?
The mayor
What kind of hair did Charlie have?
An orange flat top
What was Polly’s nickname?
The Pie Queen
How did Charlie help with Alice’s bike?
He fixed the chain
Who did the thief turn out to be?
Jane Quizenberry
Which pie did Nora win an award for?
Peanut butter raspberry cream
How many children did Charlie have?
Five
What did Alice have for lunch at Charlie’s house?
Franks and beans
How many Blueberries did Polly win?
13 Blueberries.
What is the thing that everybody wants to knowabout Polly’s pies?
Her secret pie recipe.
What did everybody call Jane Quizenberry?
The Blueberry Bridemaid.
At 12:00, what sign did Polly put up?
Please come back later.
What kind of pie did Charlie and Alice make in the end?
Peach pie.( Alice’s favorite.)
What is Alice’s dad’s favorite pie?
Chocolate cream pie.
What is Alice’s dad highly allergic to?
Cats.
What is Mrs. Gurke’s secret?
She has lots of muscles to become the world’s first muscle women.
Who did Jane pose as?
Syliva Desoto.
What is Polly’s favorite print?
Leopard spots.
