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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11, 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laura do to gain the church space?
(a) Tells the landlord he can have 25 percent of the weekly collections.
(b) Bribes the landlord and promises three months in advance rent.
(c) Invites the landlord to her home.
(d) Threatens to turn in the landlord for code violations.

2. Who is evicted to make room for the church?
(a) Some men moved in from the bowery.
(b) Some rejects from Blecker Street.
(c) A Southern family.
(d) Some drifters.

3. What is the reason for the time they arrive?
(a) They scrupulously watch the time to get there on time.
(b) Laura is entertaining a man in her room.
(c) They decide it would be better to wait to the next sunny day.
(d) They forgot to turn their clocks forward for Spring.

4. What does Essie do when Laura inspires her?
(a) Sings a gospel church.
(b) Jumps up and starts preaching.
(c) Faints.
(d) Runs inside to get her Bible.

5. When do the women arrive at the street corner?
(a) An hour later than planned.
(b) An hour earlier than planned.
(c) A day later than planned.
(d) Right on time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Laura picture Essie's role in the street corner church?

2. What does Laura want from Essie the next morning?

3. What is Essie's response to Laura's suggestion on buying the Bible?

4. What is Laura clutching at the end of the chapter as the two women make a decision?

5. What is Essie's opinion of Laura's lifestyle?

(see the answer key)

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